Trae Young scores 35 as Hawks handle Hornets

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Trae Young returned to the lineup to produce his 39th double-double of the season and help the Atlanta Hawks win their fourth consecutive game, a 123-110 decision against the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

Young, who missed Atlanta’s Monday game with a bruised left quadriceps, came back to score 35 points — going 21-for-21 at the foul line. He added 12 assists and seven rebounds. It was his 19th game with 30-plus points.

Young became only the eighth player in NBA history to have 21-plus free throws without a miss.

The Hawks improved to 3-0 against the Hornets this season and solidified their hold on the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference.

Atlanta also got 15 points…