Hawks Secure 124-115 Victory Over Warriors Behind Trae Young’s Double-Double
ATLANTA – Trae Young delivered another stellar performance, posting 25 points and 10 assists for his 41st double-double of the season as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-115 on Saturday night.
The Warriors played without superstar Stephen Curry, who suffered a pelvic contusion in Thursday’s win over the Toronto Raptors. Despite his absence, Golden State remained competitive but ultimately fell short against an energized Hawks squad.
Georges Niang had a standout night, scoring 23 points while shooting an efficient 6-of-9 from three-point range. Onyeka Okongwu also made a significant impact, contributing 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds to help Atlanta maintain control throughout the game.
On the Warriors’ side, Jimmy Butler led with 25 points, while Moses Moody added 20 in a losing effort. Golden State, which had been surging since the All-Star break, suffered just its third loss over that stretch.
Game Takeaways
Warriors: Curry’s absence was felt as Golden State embarked on a six-game road trip without their leader. An MRI confirmed no structural damage, and he is set to be reevaluated on Monday. Head coach Steve Kerr remains optimistic about Curry rejoining the team later on the trip.
Hawks: Atlanta controlled the game from start to finish, leading for all but 11 seconds. After briefly trailing 3-0 in the opening moments, the Hawks took command and never relinquished their advantage. At one point, their lead ballooned to 22 points.
Key Moment
Early in the fourth quarter, Niang drained his fifth three-pointer of the night, extending Atlanta’s lead to 106-85. The shot electrified the home crowd and solidified the Hawks’ control of the game.
Key Stat
Golden State’s backup point guard Brandin Podziemski stepped up in Curry’s absence, shooting an impressive 5-of-8 (63%) from beyond the arc and finishing with 19 points.
What’s Next
The Hawks will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, looking to build on their momentum. Meanwhile, the Warriors will travel to Miami for a matchup against the Heat on Wednesday as they await Curry’s return.
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