The losing streak is over after six games. State Farm Arena was packed for a special night that paid tribute to SO SO DEF . Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to an impressive 120-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Young scored 42 points ( with only two free throws). Not only was it a season-high but the most points since last year's Eastern Conference Finals.
Young ran the pick-and-roll to perfection, which means John Collins and Clint Capela ate all night. As a result, the Hawks outscored the Bucks in the paint 52-34, and the Hawks won the battle of the boards 51-30. After the game, Coach McMillan praised both of them for their defensive effort on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with a valiant effort, but the team was lacking key contributors. Donte DiVincenzo (ankle surgery recovery), Brook Lopez (back soreness), and Khris Middleton (COVID protocols). Injuries have defined the first few weeks of the season for the defending champs, who are now under .500.
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Hawks Stats Leaders
Trae Young - 42 PTS, 10 AST, 8 REB
John Collins - 19 PTS, 6 REB
Clint Capela - 12 PTS, 13 REB
Bucks Stats Leaders
Giannis Antetokounmpo - 26 PTS, 6 REB
Jrue Holiday - 19 PTS, 8 REB
Grayson Allen - 18 PTS, 3 REB
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