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Trae Young plays for the Atlanta Hawks and was drafted 5th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. During his short career, the Trae Young NBA Playoffs history is quite impressive.
Trae Young’s first two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks were characterized mostly by rebuilding seasons around young players. The Hawks finished both seasons with losing records and no playoff appearances. Going into Trae Young’s third season, Hawks’ executives added key pieces in the offseason to give the Hawks a stronger roster in preparation of a NBA Playoffs push. Despite a tough start to the 2020-21 season, the Hawks hit their grove and finished with a 41-31 record and a birth in the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
The 2021 NBA Playoffs
The Atlanta Hawks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after beating the New York Knicks in round 1 and the Philadelphia 76ers in round 2. The Atlanta Hawks are playing the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals.
Through the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs, Trae Young averaged 29.1 points per game on 41.3% shooting. Young shot 33% from three over the course of the playoffs as well.
The 2021 Conference Semifinals (vs. Philadelphia 76ers)
The Atlanta Hawks knocked off the top seeded Philadelphia 76ers in dramatic fashion in a game 7 on the home court of the 76ers. Trae Young was masterful throughout the series. Over the course of the series, he averaged 29.0 points per game and 10.9 assists per game. From long range, Trae Young was 39.6% in the series.
Trae Young stats in the 2021 semifinals:
- Game 1: 11-23 FG, 4-11 3PT, 2 REB, 10 AST, 35 points
- Game 2: 6-16 FG, 1-7 3PT, 3 REB, 11 AST, 21 points
- Game 3: 9-17 FG, 3-6 3PT, 0 REB, 8 AST, 28 points
- Game 4: 8-26 FG, 3-11 3PT, 4 REB, 18 AST, 25 points
- Game 5: 10-23 FG, 2-6 3PT, 1 REB, 7 AST, 39 points
- Game 6: 13-30 FG, 5-10 3PT, 5 REB, 12 AST, 34 points
- Game 7: 5-23 FG, 2-11 3PT, 3 REB, 10 AST, 21 points
- Average: 39.6% FG, 36.4% 3PT, 2.6 RPG, 10.9 APG, 29.0 PPG
The 2021 Conference Quarterfinals (vs. New York Knicks)
The Atlanta Hawks disposed of the New York Knicks in five games in the 2021 Eastern quarterfinals. Throughout the series, Trae Young averaged 29.2 points per game and 9.8 assists per game. In the series, Trae Young shot 35.9% from three and shot 44.7% from the floor overall.
Trae Young stats in the 2021 quarterfinals:
- Game 1: 11-23 FG, 1-3 3PT, 7 REB, 10 AST, 32 points
- Game 2: 11-20 FG, 4-7 3PT, 1 REB, 7 AST, 30 points
- Game 3: 8-19 FG, 2-6 3PT, 1 REB, 14 AST, 21 points
- Game 4: 9-21 FG, 4-14 3PT, 1 REB, 9 AST, 27 points
- Game 5: 10-28 FG, 3-11 3PT, 4 REB, 9 AST, 36 points
- Average: 44.7% FG, 35.9% 3PT, 2.8 RPG, 9.8 APG, 29.2 PPG
Trae Young vs. Luka Doncic
Because of the trade during the 2018 NBA Draft that sent Trae Young to Atlanta and Luka Doncic to Dallas, both of these players are likely forever linked. While Doncic typically receives wider recognition as the better overall player, Trae Young is also recognized as a budding star in the league. His performance in the 2021 NBA Playoff has further cemented his reputation as one of the best players in the league.
While Doncic and the Mavericks have made the playoffs in two seasons as compared to Trae Young not making the playoffs until the 2021 season, Doncic has yet to win a playoffs series. In both 2020 and 2021, the Mavericks were beat by the Los Angeles Clippers. Doncic averaged 33.5 points per game during his playoff history.
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
