Last night, the Sixers put on a clinic, beating the Hawks by nearly 20 points to tie the series up 1-1. One of the biggest reasons the team was able to bounce back after a sluggish start to the series was their vaunted defensive efforts against Hawks star Trae Young.
Young, who scorched the Sixers to the tune of 35 points and 10 assists to open the series, was largely silent in Game 2. Unlike the previous game, the Sixers didn’t leave Danny Green on an island to handle Young alone. Instead, Philly got creative with their defensive sets, often trapping or doubling the explosive point guard.