Trae Young Silence Haters with Big Win in Game 1

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Atlanta Hawks secured a 107-105 win against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the playoffs on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.

Good morning, Hawks fans pic.twitter.com/2ZcqYvJcsX

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 24, 2021

Even with the the “F*** you Trae” chants by the Knicks fans Young managed to silence the noise by scoring the game-winning shot in the final seconds, and poured in 32 points, 10 assists in his playoff debut.

CLUTCH. pic.twitter.com/qxooEMTWaR

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 24, 2021

The last time this was done it was by D Rose and the Bulls playoff debut in 2009.

Trae Young playoff debut:

32 PTS
7 REB
10 AST
Game winner

He is the first player with 30p/10a in his playoff debut since Derrick Rose. pic.twitter.com/8m4aF3cdrg

— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 24, 2021

Game 2 is happening today in New York.

Game 2 is set for Wednesday at 7:30pm ET.

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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 24, 2021

The Hawks will be welcomed back home to the ATL by fans at State Farm arena for Game 3 and Game 4 on Friday, and Sunday.

What a battle. We need y'all in @StateFarmArena on Friday! Get your tickets

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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 24, 2021

Stay tuned for further updates and coverage of the Atlanta Hawks Playoff games.