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Trae Young, Hawks end Cavaliers’ breakthrough season shy of playoffs

Hello, Miami.

Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half, leading the Hawks to a 107-101 comeback victory over the Cavaliers in a winner-take-all play-in game Friday. Atlanta advances to face the top-seeded Heat in the playoffs, Game 1 Sunday in Miami.

During the Hawks’ run to the Eastern Conference finals last year, Young repeatedly tormented opponents, especially on the road. Cleveland took its medicine tonight – a disappointing and awkward end to what had been a surprisingly strong season.

Widely picked finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, the Cavs (44-38) had their best LeBron James-less season – by far – in 24 years.