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Trae Young Hits Incredible Last-Second Shot To Save Atlanta Hawks’ Season

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Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young saved his team's season after hitting an absolutely incredible game-winning shot against the Boston Celtics. [Twitter/Screenshot/Public — @NBA]

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Andrew Powell Sports and Entertainment Blogger
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You sure you want to trade this guy, Atlanta?

Just seconds on the clock, a postseason game with your team on the brink of elimination, you’re on the road, your team is down by one, and the ball is in your hands to play hero. I think a lot of us dreamt about this scenario when we were kids playing basketball in the backyard. For Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young, it became a reality.

At the end of Tuesday’s Game 5 between the Hawks and Boston Celtics, the game clock was ticking down with TD Garden ready to celebrate a C’s victory, and that’s when Young had his childhood moment — but as a professional athlete. Young put up a high-flying shot around midcourt, and absolutely nailed it to perfection.

But it wasn’t just any ordinary made shot, Young single-handedly saved the season of the Atlanta Hawks by helping them avoid elimination and forcing a Game 6, which takes place Thursday (8:30 PM ET, TNT). The Celtics still hold the series lead, having a 3-2 advantage in the Eastern Conference 1st Round matchup. (RELATED: Dana White’s Power Slap Gets Hit With Six Suspensions Over Multiple Banned Substances)

For Trae, the glorious moment came with just 2.1 ticks left on the clock, and while bringing the ball up the court, Young did a fake to the right before doing a step back to the left, and then put up the most beautiful 30-foot shot. And it went in, giving the Hawks the miracle 119-117 win. Young finished the game with 38 points.

Shoutout to Trae Young, man!