Atlanta Hawks star Trae Younger referred to as recreation in probably the most unbelievable method Tuesday in opposition to the Utah Jazz.
Jazz guard Collin Sexton had simply tied up the sport at 121-121 with a clutch triple with 2.9 seconds left at Delta Heart in Salt Lake Metropolis. With the Hawks out of timeouts, the competition seemed headed for time beyond regulation.
However Younger had different concepts. The Hawks All-Star took two dribbles towards the halfcourt line and pulled up for a shot proper in Sexton’s face. You already know what occurred subsequent.
Younger most likely had dinner plans and didn’t wish to preserve his company ready. Had the sport gone into time beyond regulation, he and his buddies may need had to surrender their dinner reservation.
The shot was formally listed as a 49-footer. NBA stars like Younger take halfcourt photographs in follow on a regular basis. Nevertheless it’s one factor to nail it in an empty area. It’s one other factor solely to hit it with a recreation on the road in entrance of 1000’s of hostile followers.
The 26-year-old had a monstrous stat line of 24 factors and 20 assists on 6-of-16 taking pictures. He was simply 2-of-9 from three-point vary earlier than hitting the deep shot that sealed the Hawks’ 124-121 win. The outcome additionally acquired the Hawks again above .500 and ended the group’s three-game dropping streak.
Younger’s shot spoiled a 35-point outing from Lauri Markkanen, which tied his season excessive. The loss prolonged the Jazz’s house dropping streak to eight straight video games. Solely two of Utah’s 9 wins have come at house to date this season.
