The Atlanta Hawks secured a hard-fought victory against the struggling San Antonio Spurs, prevailing with a final score of 137-135. The Spurs, entering and exiting the matchup with only two wins this season, faced a formidable challenge throughout the game. Despite a less-than-ideal start, with the Hawks yielding 35 points in the first quarter to a Spurs team averaging just 27.6 points in previous first quarters, Trae Young emerged as a game-changer in the second half, leading the Hawks to victory.
In the opening quarter, Trae Young faced initial challenges, starting 0-for-3 from beyond the arc. Onyeka Okongwu and Garrison Mathews managed to contribute the Hawks’ only two three-pointers in the quarter.