Trae Young sickens the Bucks

Two matches, two victories for the Hawks against the Bucks in this double confrontation in Abu Dhabi. No Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton on the Bucks side, nor Dejounte Murray in between, and inevitably, it’s immediately less interesting… Fortunately, Trae Young was there to put on a show.

We only saw him in the first half: 31 points at 7 of 9 from 3-pointers in 19 minutes. Shots from 10 meters, small bridge, floater… Whichever defender the Bucks sent, the All-Star point guard walked around. Opposite, we will remember the monstrous counter of Brook Lopez on a dunk attempt by John Collins.

We won’t see Trae Young after the break, just like Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday, and an 8-0 Hawks will allow them to take a 16-point lead, and even lead by 21 points at the end of the 3rd quarter- time (96-75).

Enough to spend a quiet second half, even if a big last stand from the Bucks will bring a little spice to the 4th quarter.

In the end, Atlanta won 118-109, and in addition to the Young show, we will remember De’Andre Hunter’s 21 points and rookie AJ ​​Griffin’s 13 points. In Milwaukee, Bobby Portis scored 15 points, but he too suffered against Young…