ATLANTA -- Trae Young had just nailed a 3-pointer followed by a trademark slippery layup to cut the deficit to one point with just over three minutes to play.
But the next time down the floor, Young watched Kevin Durant crouch in a defensive stance in front of him. Durant's excellent defense on Young over those last three minutes was key in the Brooklyn Nets' 113-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks Friday night.
"Just taking on the matchup was cool," said Durant, who finished with 31 points. "These small point guards man, they're so crafty and quick.