Trae Young’s Buzzer-Beater Stuns Jazz in Hawks’ Victory

Trae Young hitting a buzzer-beater against the Jazz in a Hawks victory.

Trae Young delivered a jaw-dropping half-court buzzer-beater to secure the Atlanta Hawks a thrilling 124-121 victory over the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. With the game tied at 121-121 following Collin Sexton’s clutch three-pointer for the Jazz with just four seconds left, Young stunned the crowd with his incredible final shot, sealing a dramatic win for the Hawks.

Young’s all-around performance saw him finish with 24 points, including 10 in the powerful fourth quarter, and a fabulous 20 assists. Despite the loss, Lauri Markkanen put on a show for the Jazz, equaling his season-high with 35 points.

In Denver, the Boston Celtics continued their strong form with a 118-106 victory over the Nuggets. Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 29 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 25 to keep the reigning champions second in the Eastern Conference. Denver’s Russell Westbrook gave a valiant effort, scoring 26 points and grabbing nine rebounds.

The Dallas Mavericks emphatically snapped a five-game losing streak, cruising to a 118-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Quentin Grimes shone off the bench with 23 points and nine rebounds, stepping up without injured stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The loss saw the Lakers drop to sixth in the Western Conference despite solid contributions from Anthony Davis, who scored 21 points, and LeBron James, who scored 18.

Zion Williamson’s return from a 27-game injury layoff in New Orleans wasn’t enough to lift the Pelicans, who fell 104-97 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson scored 22 points in his comeback, but Anthony Edwards’ game-high 32 points powered Minnesota to the win.

The Charlotte Hornets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 115-104 triumph over the Phoenix Suns. Nikola Jovic was the top scorer in the Miami Heat’s commanding 114-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The Houston Rockets capped off a dominant night with a 135-112 rout of the Washington Wizards.

From buzzer-beaters to breakout performances, the NBA continues to deliver electrifying action on the court.