Nov 26, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shares a laugh with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) after their game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Trae Young Sends Out Viral Post On X After Atlanta Hawks Beat Celtics

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jan 19, 2025 4:08 PM ET

On Saturday evening, the Atlanta Hawks played the Boston Celtics in Massachusetts.

The Hawks won by a score of 119-115 (in overtime).

Trae Young finished the win with 28 points, four rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 10/23 from the field and 3/10 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

After the game, Young made a post to X that had over 5,000 likes in less than 24 hours.

He wrote: "#WeMove"

#WeMove pic.twitter.com/Hq9I2oPW1t
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 19, 2025

Many fans commented on Young's post.

@bricey_2k: "I think it’s good to say this pairing was the best thing for both of these men’s careers."

I think it’s good to say this pairing was the best thing for both of these men’s careers. https://t.co/udrJoxOZQA
— Brice Lewis WYFF NEWS 4 (@bricey_2k) January 19, 2025

@Chri21opher: "Keep calm and Quin Snyder"

Keep calm and Quin Snyder https://t.co/6w2P492Yo4
— Chris (@Chri21opher) January 19, 2025

@Ic3Evaa: "They tried coach killer narrative on him over LLOYD PIERCE AND NATE MCMILAN."

They tried coach killer narrative on him over LLOYD PIERCE AND NATE MCMILAN. https://t.co/TOK1FXwiYm
— 2 Cold Scorpio (@Ic3Evaa) January 19, 2025

Young is averaging 23.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 11.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 40.3% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in 38 games.

Via StatMuse: "Trae tonight:

28 PTS
11 AST
2 STL
2 BLK

First team to win in Boston multiple times in the past two years."

Trae tonight:

28 PTS
11 AST
2 STL
2 BLK

First team to win in Boston multiple times in the past two years. pic.twitter.com/joR7Hbtheh
— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 19, 2025

The Hawks are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 22-19 record in their first 41 games of the season.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and 6-4 over their last ten).

Via StatMuse: "Hawks win % this season:

.800 — vs Cleveland and Boston

.500 — vs everyone else"