By Adeniyi Precious 
Trae Young’s Halfcourt Heroics Stun the Jazz
When it comes to clutch moments, Trae Young is that guy. The former Oklahoma standout delivered an insane halfcourt buzzer-beater Tuesday night, sealing a 124-121 victory for the Atlanta Hawks over the Utah Jazz.
Here’s how it went down: With just four seconds left, Collin Sexton tied the game for Utah at 121-121. The Hawks, desperate to avoid overtime, inbounded the ball to Young with 2.9 seconds on the clock. Guarded by Sexton, Trae took two massive dribbles, didn’t even make it to midcourt, and launched a 50-foot prayer. The ball sailed through the hoop as the buzzer blared, sending his teammates into a wild celebration.
That shot didn’t just make the highlight reels; it boosted the Hawks above .500 with a 19-18 record, keeping them in the playoff mix as the East’s seventh seed.
Young didn’t just shine with that epic game-winner. He dropped 24 points, dished out an eye-popping 20 assists, and grabbed two rebounds for a stellar double-double performance. Oh, and that wasn’t an outlier—Trae has been on fire all season, averaging 22.6 points and 12.2 assists, with 25 double-doubles in 37 games.
For those who’ve been following Young since his Oklahoma days, this isn’t shocking. After one electric season with the Sooners, he entered the 2018 NBA Draft, got picked fifth overall by Dallas, and was promptly traded for Luka Dončić. It’s safe to say he’s more than living up to the hype.
Keep shooting your shot, Trae—literally.