Hawks’ Trae Young 39 points in Home Opener led to victory over Magic, 103-99

After defeating the Piston on Thursday night, the Atlanta Hawks returned home for the 2019-20 home opener on Saturday at State Farm Arena.

Trae Young success inside and outside the arc resulted in a epic victory over the Orlando Magic 103-99.

The dub just hits different on Opening Night 🙌 pic.twitter.com/GSnNIX8Mpf

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 27, 2019

Young led the team in scoring 39 points , while dishing out 9 assists and 7 rebounds.

It’s a cold world ❄️@TheTraeYoung x #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/7hfMwZVTFp

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 27, 2019

Young had another historical night by becoming the first player in NBA history to total at least 38 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in each of his team’s first two games of the season.

Trae Young is the first player in NBA history to total at least 38 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in each of his team’s first two games of the season.

— Hawks PR (@HawksPR) October 27, 2019

“Whatever it take. Whatever it takes to help my team win,” said Trae Young after the game.

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“It’s nice to have a guy that appreciates and likes the moment and wants it, “said Coach Lloyd Pierce about Young at the post game presser. “I don’t know if we can win a lot of games shooting off the glass 3’s but we will take it tonight.

#Hawks defeat #Magic 103-99 https://t.co/TlHqoWbeWv

— chicksintosports (@chicksintosport) October 27, 2019

Atlanta Hawks now (2-0) will matchup against the 76ers on Monday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is at 7:30.

#truetoatlanta