Trae Young played a brilliant game in which his Atlanta Hawks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 138:122.
After a series of losses in the NBA league, Atlanta finally managed to string together two good performances and secure victories. In the match against the Los Angeles Lakers, the offense was at an excellent level right from the start. They scored 36 points in the first quarter, extending their lead to a double-digit advantage by halftime.
LeBron James and company attempted a comeback in the second quarter, but Atlanta was truly outstanding in today’s offensive display. They had an answer to every potential home team’s run, and it’s worth noting that they outperformed the Lakers in each quarter. In the end, they secured a convincing victory with a +16 lead on the scoreboard.
Trae Young was the top scorer for the winning team with 26 points and 13 assists, while Dejounte Murray added 24. On the other side, Austin Reaves contributed 28 points.
The Toronto Raptors secured a 107:118 victory over the Chicago Bulls on the road.
In the first half, we witnessed a significantly better performance from the hosts, who controlled the pace of the game and went into halftime with a double-digit lead. However, a fantastic response from Darko Rajakovic’s team followed.
In the third quarter, they managed to make a comeback, primarily thanks to Garry Trent Jr., whose efforts leveled the score before the decisive 12 minutes. A superb defensive effort from the visitors unfolded in the last quarter. They allowed Chicago only 18 points, securing a convincing victory in the end.
Garry Trent Jr. led the winning team with 24 points, while Bruce Brown added 19. As for the Chicago Bulls, DeMar DeRozan was the top scorer with 25 points.