ATLANTA, GA – If nobody knows by now, then they’re not watching: Victor Wembanyama is a problem. The Atlanta Hawks had just come off a tough loss against the Charlotte Hornets and had to come back in less than 24 hours and face one of the most unique players in the NBA.
After falling just short against a scorching Charlotte Hornets side on Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks were blown out on their home floor on Friday night, looking lifeless in a 126-98 defeat to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks looked to bounce back after a rough comeback loss against Eastern Conference rival Charlotte Hornets in Trae Young's return.
The Atlanta Hawks were back at home on Friday night to face the San Antonio Spurs. Coming off a game against the Charlotte Hornets, where they stormed back late but lost, the Hawks were looking to get a win on the first game of their five-game homestead.
It was a tough night for the Hawks on Thursday. In what was supposed to be the triumphant return of Trae Young to the lineup, the Hawks instead gave up 18 first half three pointers to the Hornets (who came into the game 22nd in three-point percentage) and lost.
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The Atlanta Hawks fell short against the Charlotte Hornets in their latest game, but the good news is that they were able to get Trae Young back after missing time with a right MCL sprain.
Trae Young was back in the Atlanta Hawks line-up after a long layoff, returning from an MCL sprain that had kept him out since October 29. Expectations were high for Young’s comeback, but the night did not go as planned for Atlanta.
Coming into this game, the Atlanta Hawks were coming off a nice win from a few days prior, where they took a 2-0 season series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers and were looking to do the same in this one tonight against the Charlotte Hornets.
Trae Young may have made his much-anticipated return from a knee injury on Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets, but the Atlanta Hawks have become Jalen Johnson’s team in his absence and that continued with Young still on a minutes restriction.
Trae Young returned to action with the Hawks with fanfare after missing 22 games. He bumped Nickeil Alexander-Walker to the bench, although head coach Quin Snyder did state Young would be on a minutes restriction.
This is going to be the second matchup of the year between these two teams. The Hawks were able to win a close game at home last month, but the Hornets were without several of their key players.
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The last time Trae Young saw action for the Atlanta Hawks was on Oct. 29 against the Brooklyn Nets. The four-time All-Star sprained the MCL in his right knee during that game and has since been working his way back to full strength.
Struggles like those experienced by the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets mean that progress will have to come in modest terms for now. Case in point: One of the teams will be on a two-game winning streak following their matchup Thursday at Charlotte.
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