Feb 26, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) goes to the basket as Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) defends the shot during the first half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Shutting down the Atlanta Hawks is made easier when Oklahoma native Trae Young is rendered ineffective. Luguentz Dort, who is arguably the best defender for the OKC Thunder, took that task and ran with it, limiting Young through the first two-and-a-half quarters to just nine points.
Young broke double digits midway through the third quarter when he drained a wide-open 3-pointer, but with every shot the Hawks made, the Thunder responded with one of their own.