Trae Young’s heaves weren’t falling late in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Bucks. So, he went to work at his second-favorite line—the free throw line—to put away the East’s No. 3 seed on a career night.
Sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic clearly wasn’t himself in the Hawks’ thrilling 116-113 victory Wednesday night, but Young’s heroics and a strong showing from John Collins were enough to edge out the Bucks and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Here are three thoughts on Atlanta stealing Game 1 in Milwaukee.