Hornets spoil Young's return, beating Hawks 115-114 on Bridges' late layup

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Hornets spoil Young's return, beating Hawks 115-114 on Bridges' late layup

2024-04-11 10:41 Last Updated At：10:51

ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges made a layup with 3.8 seconds left and the Charlotte Hornets beat Atlanta 115-114 on Wednesday night to spoil Hawks star Trae Young's return from a finger injury.

After missing 23 games because of a torn ligament in his left pinkie, Young had 14 points and 11 assists in 21 minutes while making each of his five shots from the field. He didn't play in the fourth quarter.

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Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges made a layup with 3.8 seconds left and the Charlotte Hornets beat Atlanta 115-114 on Wednesday night to spoil Hawks star Trae Young's return from a finger injury.

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) passes thge ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Dylan Windler (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) moves against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) heads to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) celebrates his goal with Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. Charlotte Hornets won 115-114. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder speaks to a player during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) celebrates his three-point shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford watches play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Davis Bertans (9) reacts to a call against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) heads to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) goes to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) dunks against Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens (7) moves to the basket against Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) walks up the court against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) moves the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges made a layup with 3.8 seconds left and the Charlotte Hornets beat Atlanta 115-114 on Wednesday night to spoil Hawks star Trae Young's return from a finger injury.

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) passes thge ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Dylan Windler (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) moves against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) heads to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) celebrates his goal with Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. Charlotte Hornets won 115-114. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder speaks to a player during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) celebrates his three-point shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford watches play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Davis Bertans (9) reacts to a call against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) heads to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) goes to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) dunks against Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens (7) moves to the basket against Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) walks up the court against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) moves the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

“It feels good, my hand feels good,” Young said.

Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 27 points. Bridges had 18 as the Hornets rallied after trailing by 18 points, including a 92-77 deficit entering the final period.

Hornets coach Steve Clifford, who announced April 3 he is stepping down following the season, said his message entering the final period was “Just keep going, possession by possession. They did a good job. They kept their poise and made a bunch of plays late.”

Bogdan Bogdanovic and Vit Krejci each had 19 points for Atlanta, which suffered its fourth straight loss. Trent Forrest missed a last-second jumper as the Hawks, 10th in the Eastern Conference, missed an opportunity to move within a half-game of No. 9 Chicago in the race for a home game to open the play-in tournament.

The Hornets led 111-108 before Forrest scored the next six points for Atlanta, his only points of the game, to give the Hawks a 114-111 lead with 34 seconds remaining. Two free throws by Miller cut the lead to one point.

Young was injured on Feb. 23, had surgery on Feb. 27 and was cleared for practice Monday. Coach Quin Snyder monitored Young's minutes closely.

“He seemed comfortable to me,” Snyder said, adding Young's 21 minutes through three periods was a cap as set by the team's training staff.

Young wore a black brace on his left hand that covered the surgically repaired finger. He gave the first indication the wrap would not affect his shooting when he sank a long shot while seated on the Hawks’ bench during pregame drills.

Young's first basket, less than two minutes into the game, was a drive and left-handed layup.

“I didn't do that on purpose,” Young said. “Well, I guess I did. It was natural to me.”

Young said his goal is to work up to a normal load of minutes by the team's final regular-season game.

Bogdanovic made five 3-pointers, giving him a team-record 235 for the season. Young held the previous record with 233 3s in the 2021-22 season.

“Could you not tell I was trying to get him to pass me?” Young asked, referring to his assists.

Dylan Windler set season highs with 12 points and four 3-pointers for the Hawks.

Tre Mann scored 16 points with seven assists and a career-high seven steals for the Hornets.

Charlotte snapped a two-game losing streak.

Even with Young back in the starting lineup, the Hawks were shorthanded. Guard Dejounte Murray (right quad contusion) and forwards De’Andre Hunter (rest) and Jalen Johnson (right ankle sprain) did not play.

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Suspected would-be assassin ordered detained as Slovak prime minister's condition is stable

2024-05-18 23:09 Last Updated At：23:10

PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) — The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday as the nation’s leader was in serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshots, officials said.

Slovakia’s Specialized Criminal Court ordered the detention of the suspect after prosecutors said they feared he could flee or carry out other crimes if set free, a court spokesperson said. The suspect can appeal the order to the Supreme Court.

Fico, 59, was shot in the abdomen as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova, officials said. Video showed Fico approach people gathered at barricades and reach out to shake hands as a man stepped forward, extended his arm and fired five rounds before being tackled and arrested.

Government ministers outside the hospital where Fico is being treated said his condition Saturday looked promising after two hours of surgery Friday removed dead tissue from his gunshot wounds. But he still is not healthy enough to travel to a hospital in the capital, Bratislava.

“Several miracles have occurred ... in the past few days, coming from the hands of the doctors, nurses and entire medical staff,” Defense Minister Rober Kalinak said outside University F. D. Roosevelt Hospital in Banská Bystrica, where Fico was taken by helicopter after the shooting. “I can’t find words of gratitude for the fact that we are steadily approaching that positive prognosis.”

The hearing in Pezinok, a small town outside the capital, Bratislava, was held behind closed doors and under tight security by heavily armed police. Reporters were not allowed on the grounds of the courthouse.

Officers carrying rifles wore flak jackets, helmets and had balaclavas covering their faces. They guarded a gate that only opened when a vehicle presumably carrying the suspect came and later left with a two-car police escort.

Little information about the suspect has been disclosed after prosecutors told police not to publicly identify him or release details about the case. Unconfirmed media reports have named him and said he was a 71-year-old retiree known as an amateur poet who may have once worked as a mall security guard.

Government authorities gave details that matched that description. They said the suspect didn’t belong to any political groups, though the attack itself was politically motivated.

It’s not clear how long the hearing lasted but the suspect was inside for about four hours.

A day earlier, police took the suspect to his home in the town of Levice and seized a computer and some documents, Markiza, a Slovak television station reported.

Footage showed the gray-bearded man being escorted out of the building while holding a shopping bag full of items in his cuffed hands. He was wearing a helmet and protective vest.

Police didn’t comment on the apparent search.

With authorities remaining largely silent about the case, it was not clear how the suspect got a gun.

Slovakia has strict rules on firearms and gun owners must have a good reason to possess one and are required to pass a test.

As a consequence, Slovakia has one of the lowest gun ownership rates in Europe. It was ranked 23rd out of 27 European Union countries with a gun ownership rate of 6.5 per 100 people, according to the Association of Accredited Public Policy Advocates to the EU.

World leaders have condemned the attack and offered support for Slovakia and Fico, who has long been a divisive figure in Slovakia and beyond.

His return to power for the fourth time last year on a pro-Russia, anti-American platform led to worries among fellow European Union and NATO members that he would abandon his country’s pro-Western course, particularly neighboring Ukraine. Slovakia was one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters after Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, but Fico halted arms deliveries when he returned to power.

Fico’s government has also made efforts to overhaul public broadcasting — a move critics said would give the government full control of public television and radio. That, coupled with his plans to amend the penal code to eliminate a special prosecutor that deals with organized crime, corruption and extremism, have led opponents to worry Fico will lead Slovakia down a more autocratic path.

Before Fico returned to power last year, many of his political and business associates were the focus of police investigations, and dozens have been charged.

Thousands of demonstrators have repeatedly rallied in the capital and around the country of 5.4 million to protest his policies.

Fico said last month on Facebook that he believed rising tensions in the country could lead to the killing of politicians, and he blamed the media for fueling tensions.

Supporters of Fico who showed up outside the hospital Saturday spoke of the divisions in the country that had led to this moment.

“We are here mainly because the opposition’s hatred of this government has come to such a point that a psychopath who is an assassin has been created and has (tried to) assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico,” Marek Soun said. “He has been harassed for months and months by today’s opposition.”

Despite nobody being named as temporary leader of Slovakia, there was nothing imminent that needed the premier’s attention and the government was operating as planned and moving forward with Fico’s agenda, Kalinak said.

Communication with Fico was limited given his condition, Kalinak said.

The next government session is planned for Wednesday and Kalinak will be in charge, the Slovak government office said.

Associated Press reporters Karel Janicek in Vsetin, Czech Republic, and Brian Melley in London contributed to this report.

Hornets spoil Young's return, beating Hawks 115-114 on Bridges' late layup

Hornets spoil Young's return, beating Hawks 115-114 on Bridges' late layup

ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges made a layup with 3.8 seconds left and the Charlotte Hornets beat Atlanta 115-114 on Wednesday night to spoil Hawks star Trae Young's return from a finger injury.

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) passes thge ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Dylan Windler (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) moves against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) heads to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) celebrates his goal with Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. Charlotte Hornets won 115-114. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) celebrates his goal with Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. Charlotte Hornets won 115-114. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder speaks to a player during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) celebrates his three-point shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford watches play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Davis Bertans (9) reacts to a call against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) heads to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) goes to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) dunks against Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens (7) moves to the basket against Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) walks up the court against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) moves the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges made a layup with 3.8 seconds left and the Charlotte Hornets beat Atlanta 115-114 on Wednesday night to spoil Hawks star Trae Young's return from a finger injury.

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) passes thge ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Dylan Windler (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) moves against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) heads to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) celebrates his goal with Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. Charlotte Hornets won 115-114. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) celebrates his goal with Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. Charlotte Hornets won 115-114. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder speaks to a player during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) celebrates his three-point shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford watches play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Davis Bertans (9) reacts to a call against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) heads to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) goes to the basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) dunks against Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens (7) moves to the basket against Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) walks up the court against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) moves the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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