Hawks Score Now: Dominant Performance Against Hornets

The Atlanta Hawks have taken another step towards securing a spot in the 2022 NBA Playoffs with a dominant performance against the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. The team's star player, Trae Young, led the charge on the offensive end with 24 points and 11 assists, but it was the collective effort from the entire roster that ultimately led to their 132-103 win.

Young struggled to find his rhythm early in the game, shooting just 3-of-13 from the field in the first half. However, he still managed to impact the game significantly by using his dynamic passing ability to set up his teammates for easy baskets. The Hornets' defensive strategy of switching screens and trapping Young off of them only seemed to benefit the Hawks, as it created opportunities for open shots and driving lanes.

Despite Young's struggles from the field, the Hawks continued to score at an impressive rate. In fact, they had 60 points in the first half precisely because of the extra attention the Hornets gave to Young. The team's ability to adapt and find ways to score was a key factor in their victory.

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with a team-high 24 points, but it took him 25 shot attempts to get there. Atlanta's balanced attack saw six players score in double figures, including Young, who also added 11 assists to his scoring total.

The game was essentially over by the end of the third quarter, as the Hawks created a deficit that the Hornets couldn't overcome. The win brings the Hawks one step closer to securing a playoff berth and sets them up for a crucial matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Will the Hawks be able to maintain their momentum and come out on top against the Cavs? We'll have to wait and see, but for now, they're looking like a formidable force in the Eastern Conference.

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