Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) moves the ball around Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
ATLANTA — Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Devin Booker’s 35 points to beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night and snap the Suns’ three-game winning streak.
www slot comKevin Durant scored 14 of his 31 points in the third quarter for Phoenix (19-20), which lost for the 11th straight time in Atlanta. Durant added nine rebounds.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Suns are still looking for their first win in Atlanta since March 24, 2014.
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The Hawks (20-19) were without forwards De’Andre Hunter (left foot soreness), Larry Nance Jr. (right hand) and Jalen Johnson (right shoulder inflammation), who missed his fourth consecutive game.
Article continues after this advertisementThe injuries left Atlanta rookie Zaccharie Risacher with the challenge of guarding Durant. Hawks coach Quin Snyder described the matchup before the game as an “unique experience.”
Article continues after this advertisementYoung, whose status was listed as questionable with an illness, made six 3-pointers and 11 of 14 free throws to carry the Hawks.
Article continues after this advertisement TakeawaysSuns: Bradley Beal returned after being escorted to the locker room in the third quarter with a sore left ankle. Beal scored 11 points. … Booker set a season high with seven 3-pointers.
Hawks: Young and Garrison Mathews combined to make 8 of 11 3s in the first half as Atlanta led 64-56 at halftime. Mathews scored 19 points.
Article continues after this advertisement READ: NBA: Bradley Beal stars off bench as Suns handle Hawks Key momentDurant led the way as the Suns opened the second half with a 20-6 run to take the lead but Atlanta closed the period with a 14-3 spurt to lead 89-87 entering the fourth. Dyson Daniels and Bogdan Bogdanovic then opened the final period with 3s for Atlanta, which kept the lead the remainder of the game.
"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
Key statAtlanta’s Onyeka Okongwu scored 22 points and set a career high with 21 rebounds.
Up nextPhoenix continues a five-game trip when it plays at Washington on Thursday. The Hawks play at Chicago on Wednesday night.
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