ATLANTA — On Friday night, Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to an impressive comeback victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing the game with 24 points and seven assists. The Hawks managed to rally from a significant 21-point deficit to secure a 115-110 win.
Mouhamed Gueye also shone brightly, contributing 15 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks, all of which marked personal bests for the season. Meanwhile, Dyson Daniels added 15 points and 10 assists to help Atlanta break a frustrating five-game home losing streak, achieving only their second win in the last 11 outings.
For Milwaukee, Bobby Portis had a standout performance with 26 points and 15 rebounds. The Bucks played without their star forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed his third consecutive game due to calf tightness. Damian Lillard also contributed 23 points, along with 10 assists and nine rebounds, but the team has struggled lately, losing five of their last six matches.
Kyle Kuzma made his Bucks debut following a trade from the Washington Wizards, scoring 12 points and grabbing seven rebounds in 24 minutes of play, all of which came in the first half. His last-minute announcement of playing indicated that he could significantly impact the team’s performance moving forward. Head coach Doc Rivers noted that Kuzma would likely join the starting lineup soon.
The Hawks showcased impressive resilience after struggling during the second quarter. They are looking forward to incorporating new additions—Caris LeVert, Terance Mann, and Georges Niang—into their lineup, with hopes of having them ready for their next matchup.
A pivotal moment in the game occurred when the Hawks closed out with a six-point run that established a seven-point lead with just under two minutes remaining.
In terms of statistics, the Bucks were remarkable in the second quarter, scoring a total of 47 points and successfully completing 10 consecutive 3-pointers before finishing the period with an impressive 11 out of 15 from beyond the arc, matching the franchise record for the most 3-pointers made in a single quarter.
Looking forward, the Bucks will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, while the Hawks will embark on a three-game road trip, starting with a game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
