In probably the least shocking development of the entire NBA season, the Hawks decided to essentially stand pat last offseason, and they ended up getting the exact same results as they did a year ago, squeaking into the play-in tournament before ultimately getting eliminated.
Trae Young’s time playing for the Atlanta Hawks may come to an end after his disappointing Play-In performance against the Chicago Bulls. With fans calling for the All-Star point guard’s head, the front office may have to act swiftly during the offseason.
The Atlanta Hawks’ season is over. The Chicago Bulls handed them a 131-116 loss on Wednesday in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
Murray seemed to momentarily lose his cool, throwing up his arms and yelling off to the side.
Trae Young didn't expect the Atlanta Hawks to be on the outside of the playoffs looking in.
After missing a chunk of the season due to a broken finger, Trae Young came back just in time to help the Atlanta Hawks fight for a playoff spot. But due to a Play-In loss at the hands of the Chicago Bulls, that quest is now over, prompting Skip Bayless to rain down some hate on the All-Star point guard.
When it comes to Trae Young, let’s remember this — the Atlanta Hawks were a series away from the NBA Finals three years ago. But the Hawks lost to the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks in those Eastern Conference Finals.
When the Bulls threw the third quarter punch, the Hawks could not reply and they stumbled to defeat. The Atlanta Hawks’ 2023-24 season officially came to an end as the Hawks fell short in the NBA’s Play-In tournament fixture against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Wednesday night, 131-116.
In the recent Hawks-Bulls Play-In game, Dejounte Murray's frustration with Trae Young became evident, particularly towards the end of the first half. Despite Murray's exceptional performance, Young's struggles seemed to weigh heavily on Murray's demeanor on the court.
The Atlanta Hawks got worked over by the Chicago Bulls 131-116 on Wednesday night, eliminating the team from the NBA Play-In Tournament and ensuring that they won’t make the NBA Playoffs.
The Atlanta Hawks have been limping towards the play-in tournament for quite some time now. They may have gotten Trae Young back from a finger injury in recent weeks, but the Hawks never really stood a chance to make a playoff run — especially with Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, and Saddiq Bey all out with injuries.
The Chicago Bulls dismantled the Atlanta Hawks in Wednesday’s play-in game, but they will likely have to finish off the job without Alex Caruso.
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