Fans at the Delta Center witnessed fierce competition between the Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz. However, the most intense moment came in the final seconds of the game when Hawks star Trae Young stunned the crowd with an incredible shot.
As the clock wound down to the final eight seconds of the fourth quarter, the Hawks held a narrow lead of 121-118 against the Jazz. In a critical moment for the Jazz, one of their players stepped up and made a three-pointer, tying the game at 121.
With only three seconds left on the clock, all eyes turned to the Hawks’ star point guard, Trae Young. Seizing the moment, he received an inbounds pass and took control of the game. Young launched an impressive shot from beyond half-court, scoring an unforgettable game-winning buzzer-beater for the Hawks.
The official NBA account on X later shared a highlight video of this extraordinary shot, showcasing Young’s skill and the intensity of the moment. Almost immediately, fans flooded the comments section, eager to express their excitement over this incredible ending to the game. Several enthusiasts started praising Young for his outstanding play.
UNBELIEVABLE SHOT FROM TRAE YOUNG…
— NBA (@NBA) January 8, 2025
GAME-WINNER FROM BEYOND HALFCOURT!#TissotBuzzerBeater #YourTimeDefinesYourGreatness pic.twitter.com/f5sWGEplNx
Now if the nba continues being like this ratings will improve
— David Reed (@DavidRe33086488) January 8, 2025
PLAY OF THE YEAR??!!!!
— Katie ❤️ | Top 0.42%😈 | Free OF 😫 (@thaofficialkat) January 8, 2025
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The least aura buzzer 3 ever
— WALLACE (@2Wallace4) January 8, 2025
That’s a blow for the Jazz. Just when you thought you did enough for OT 😳
— Emperor Lightyear (@clinkie44) January 8, 2025
He’s got ice in his veins!!
— Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN) (@therealknelson) January 8, 2025
Ice Trae 🧊
— Kay❤️🔥 (@BigKdawg095) January 8, 2025
Superb shot from TRAE YOUNG
— Reddy Gives (@ReddyGives) January 8, 2025
Trae young GAME-WINNER from beyond half court unreal
— Faisal Saeed (@FaisalS55874349) January 8, 2025
Trae Young’s Last Five Games Stats
Young has shown a notable dedication to the Hawks throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. Nevertheless, he encountered criticism from fans following an incident involving the New York Knicks logo, which was perceived as disrespectful.
In the recent game against the Jazz, he recorded 24 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds. In addition, his statistics from the last five games have gained significant attention on social media, showcasing his undeniable impact and dominance on the court.
“Trae Young over his last 5 games: 24 PTS – 2 REB – 20 AST against Jazz, 20 PTS – 4 REB – 14 AST against the Clippers, 33 PTS – 9 AST – 1 STL against the Lakers, 30 PTS – 4 REB – 9 AST against the Nuggets, 34 PTS – 10 AST – 7 3PM against the Raptors.” Via NBA Central on X (formerly Twitter).
Trae Young over his last 5 games:
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 8, 2025
24 PTS – 2 REB – 20 AST
20 PTS – 4 REB – 14 AST
33 PTS – 9 AST – 1 STL
30 PTS – 4 REB – 9 AST
34 PTS – 10 AST – 7 3PM
(Via @realapp_ ) pic.twitter.com/MxigLMnDCS
The Hawks are currently in 7th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They currently have a record of 19 wins and 18 losses in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Their next game will be against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center.
