DETROIT — In a thrilling finish, Trae Young drilled a 23-foot fadeaway jumper with just 1.6 seconds remaining, contributing a remarkable 34 points, including 17 in the final quarter, to propel the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-130 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Young’s performance was pivotal in snapping the Hawks’ lengthy eight-game losing streak.
For Detroit, Cade Cunningham showcased his skills with 30 points and 14 assists, but the team closed out the game without attempting a shot on their final possession.
In addition to Young, Atlanta saw De’Andre Hunter score 20 points, while rookie Zaccharie Risacher contributed 17 points to the Hawks’ effort.
The Pistons also had strong performances, with Tobias Harris netting 22 points, Jalen Duren recording 18 points and nine rebounds, and Malik Beasley also scoring 18.
**Key Insights**
Despite being listed as probable due to right Achilles tendonitis, Young delivered a standout performance that proved he could lead a somewhat depleted squad without Jalen Johnson. He was efficient, hitting 9 of 16 shots overall, including 4 of 8 from three-point range, and going 12 of 14 from the free-throw line, sealing the much-needed win for his team.
On the Pistons’ side, Beasley emerged as a valuable player with a one-year contract worth $6 million. He is on track to break the franchise record for three-pointers in a season, having made six against the Hawks, bringing his total to 191 for the season, tying him with Alan Houston from the 1995-96 season.
**Defining Moment**
A critical moment in the game came when Daniels intercepted a pass from Cunningham, resulting in a crucial turnover with 35 seconds left as Detroit was trailing by just one point.
**Stat of Note**
Dyson Daniels of Atlanta had an impressive game himself, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and three blocks. He made history by becoming the first Hawk since Paul Millsap, eight years ago, to reach more than 15 points, five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and three blocks in a single game—all in just three quarters of play.
**Upcoming Games**
Looking ahead, the Pistons will face the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers at home, while the Hawks will host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
