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Hawks’ hot streak without Trae Young sets up an unlikely playoff run

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The Hawks have assembled a roster that can win in multiple ways, a key factor for their playoff resiliency.

Jalen Johnson flexes on the New Orleans Pelicans after a breathtaking dunk at Smoothie King Center during the first half of the game | Daniel Anderson-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Hawks continue to roll through their early schedule despite losing star point guard Trae Young to a knee injury. After a Sunday night home victory over the Charlotte Hornets, the squad is 11-7, fifth in the Eastern Conference. The team has gone 10-4 since losing Young, with the rest of the squad stepping up to fill his absence.