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Analysis: Trae Young makes more history in Hawks’ loss to Raptors

Despite Trae Young’s 18 points in the fourth quarter, the Hawks couldn’t overtake the Raptors in a 122-117 loss Monday at State Farm Arena.

Below are some takeaways from the loss:

1. For the first time in his career, Trae Young had a double-double in a single half, tallying 15 points and 10 assists through the first two quarters. He finished with 42 points (11-20 FG, 2-7 3-point range, 18-21 FT) and a season-high 15 assists, to go with six rebounds. At 21, Young, who has led Eastern-Conference guards after each round of All-Star fan voting, became the first player in NBA history to have 42 points and 15 assists while making 18 free throws in a game, per Stats LLC.