Trae Young delivered a jaw-dropping performance on Monday night, hitting a ridiculous half-court buzzer-beater to secure a 124-121 win for the Atlanta Hawks over the Utah Jazz. The game-winning shot, made from well beyond the arc stunned the crowd. The iconic moment also sent shockwaves through the NBA world. Young’s clutch moment capped off a thrilling finish, keeping the Hawks on track for the much-needed victory as they continue to chase playoff positioning.
In a thrilling finish on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City, Trae Young delivered a rare game-winning moment as he successfully sank a half-court buzzer-beater to propel the Atlanta Hawks to a 124-121 victory over the Utah Jazz. The stunning shot came with just 0.1 seconds left on the clock.
The score almost tied when Young put it on his shoulders to win in the final seconds. He stood at midcourt and threw a high, confident shot from way beyond the half-court line. The moment the ball swished net at the buzzer, the crowd erupted, stunned by the incredible and rare NBA moment.
Young’s teammates rushed to celebrate the shot, which instantly made its place as one of the NBA season’s most memorable highlights. More than just a lucky break, that buzzer-beater made the night memorable for Young. He heaved it from 50 feet and it has left NBA fans and analysts surprised. Additionally, he finished with a team-high 24 points and 20 assists.
In the game, Clint Capela contributed 18 points in Atlanta’s victory, while De’Andre Hunter added 17 points off the bench. The Hawks were armed with a balanced attack. As a team, they shot an impressive 48% from the field, snapping their three-game losing streak.
For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen was the standout performer, leading all scorers with 35 points, including eight made three-pointers. Collin Sexton added 24 points and grabbed four rebounds, while Walker Kessler recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Jazz fell to 9-26 on the season, dropping six of their last eight games.
Following the game-changer performance of the 26-year-old NBA star, Hawks official social media handles celebrated the moment across platforms. “ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED,” the page wrote in a celebratory post on X sharing the clip of the final moments of the game.
In the iconic moment, Hawks TV announcer Bob Rathbun announced, “He hit it! He hit it! Trae Young at the buzzer and Atlanta wins the game.” adding “Can you believe that?”
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Certainly, Young is one of the standout players for the Hawks averaging 22.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 22.2 assists. His recent performance in Salt Lake City will certainly be written in NBA history as one of the greatest shots ever made.
