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It’s not often that a July pro-am game is a fixture for Atlanta Hawks fans, but Sunday was an exception.
That’s because Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and John Collins dressed up for The Dream Team in a contest against the Sonics at CrawsOver, which is a league created by former NBA player Jamal Crawford.
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Atlanta’s New Big Three ⭐️
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They are having fun here! @thecrawsover @ATLHawks pic.twitter.com/mEKZe0VosD
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Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and John Collins earn the 126-121 victory in @thecrawsover and the fans storm the field: < a href="https://t.co/zbVuOW0L4B">pic.twitter.com/zbVuOW0L4B
Crawford Announced on Saturday that the Hawks trio would take the court on Sunday and finished with a 126-121 victory.
They had big shoes to fill considering the top two picks in the 2022 NBA draft, Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren, turned heads during Saturday’s action. banker aware 50 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Holmgren had 34 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks.
The three Hawks stood notable numbers In addition, Murray finished with 39 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Young (37 points and 13 dimes) and Collins (27 points and 17 rebounds) had a double-double each.
Stats are one thing, but the fans were there for the big plays on Sunday. After all, the defense being played in CrawsOver is probably a step below NBA playoff level from an intensity standpoint, giving the Hawks’ playmakers a chance to Generate some highlights.
They didn’t disappoint with a mix of alley-oops, outside shots and even a four-point play from Young:
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The referee requested a charge, but I don’t care 🔥 @thecrawsover @TheTraeYoung @jcollins20_ pic.twitter.com/pnr5JLMqvS
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Trae Young gets the steal and throws an alley-oop to Dejounte Murray! pic.twitter.com/802fx9OU2V
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Bring Young with his back to Dejounte Murray, who connects all three: pic.twitter.com/IeDGvjDjGO
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4 point play ❄️❄️❄️❄️
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Trae Young throws the alley-oop at John Collins! The Hawks trio leads 65-60 at halftime in @thecrawsover: pic.twitter.com/XzVcAJu3el
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GET OUT TO MURRAY WITH THE ROBBERY AND SLAM! pic.twitter.com/xVwuAKqZgQ
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John Collins with the dunk: pic.twitter.com/AnEgqC06Kv
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The 11 to 5 connection is here 🤩
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Dejounte Murray throws it across the board to John Collins! pic.twitter.com/eaNvPotH2P
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Bring Young off the board to Dejounte Murray in @thecrawsover! pic.twitter.com/U0p7ujjgXR
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Bring Young to John Collins! pic.twitter.com/X3ysOjhpI0
That the two-time All-Star was the one to facilitate Murray and Collins multiple times was certainly a welcome sign for Atlanta fans. After all, Young will primarily be the one with the ball in his hands when the season begins, and his ability to consistently find his teammates will upset his ceiling as they look to compete in the Eastern Conference.
Atlanta’s ceiling seemed pretty high on Sunday with the Big Three flying in the CrawsOver.