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Hawks Capture Win in Double OT!

By Yakiri Thomas / March 10, 2020
Photo Screenshot from@Atlhawks Twitter

 

The Atlanta Hawks faced off against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at State Farm Arena.

It was the constant back and forth that resulted in the Hawks tying the score at the end of the 1st quarter.

With high scores and Trae Young scoring three 3’s, it was 2nd quarter that things took a turn in favor for the Hawks.

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Dewayne Dedmon scored 12 points and grabbed 5 boards to allow the Hawks to take a 3 point lead at the half.

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1.8 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter Trae Young missed one of two free throws sending the game into overtime.

In the final seconds of overtime John Collins tied the score forcing the game into double overtime.

At 13.3 seconds remaining in double overtime, De’Andre Hunter broke the 138-138 tie by  landing three free throws. In the final seconds Cam Reddish sinked two free throw. After an intense three hours, Atlanta snapped their three-game losing streak and flew away with a 143-138 win.

Trae Young recorded his 27th double-double of the season with 31 points. While John Collins notched his 21st double-double of the season with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Collins  is the first Atlanta Hawks player to shoot 11/11 from the field in a game since Dikembe Mutombo on December 14, 1999.

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“I thought I had the play of the year drawn up. Trae just couldn’t get that floater to go down, so you guys are here late tonight (laughing). Good win for our guys. A lot of late-game situations and teaching moments. Being able to play that crew down the stretch was fun.” said Head Coach Lloyd Pierce.

“It felt good for me because I’m the reason it went to overtime. It shouldn’t have gone that far. It was fun. I’m proud of the way we all fought in the fourth quarter and overtimes. We really battled tonight. It was good to see that.” said Trae Young.

“That’s just part of me being me. Being a great teammate, trying to be vocal, helping guys up. Coach is real big on touches. It’s part of what makes (great) teams great. It just brings extra layers of what I bring to the team.” said John Collins.

Can we say it was an insane night for the Atlanta Hawks!

Here’s what Kevin Huerter, said following the news of the spread of the global phenomenon Coronavirus and the precautionary measures that will be taken moving forward.

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Next up: The Hawks are now (20-46). The team will play the Knicks at home on Wednesday and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is 7:30.

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