He hadn't played since the end of February, a 23-game absence! Tonight, Trae Young played again, and on an individual level, he did rather well with 14 points on 100% shooting and 11 assists in 21 minutes against the Hornets.
Now bearded, the All-Star point guard has not missed a single shot, whether near the circle, at 3-pointers or on free throws. It's very reassuring, but his coach still decided not to use him in the last quarter. Yet the Hawks will squander a 15-point lead and even lose. But Quin Snyder didn't forget it was a restart match.
“It has more to do with fatigue than anything else”justified Quin Snyder, specifying that Trae Young's playing time was limited by the staff. “He is allowed to play. For someone who has had an injury, surgery or anything, there is always a mental issue to overcome. » And it is perhaps to reassure himself mentally and physically that Trae Young wore hand protection.
Empty the infirmary before the play-in
Because the Hawks are still walking on eggshells six days before the play-in against the Bulls. On Wednesday, Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter and Jalen Johnson were dealing with various issues. So there’s no point asking too much of Trae Young.
“The most important thing is that it’s great to have him back and he’s happy to be playing again”continues Quin Snyder. “Since we have other things to deal with, it's just time, not just for the band, but for Trae to find his rhythm. This is part of the usual things of a return. »
While the Hawks remain on four straight defeats, Trae Young will have two more games to warm up before facing the Bulls in the play-in in the East. “I feel good, my hand feels good…” he just blurted out after the meeting, thanking Mojca Herman, the hand physiotherapist hired by the Hawks.
