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Top Five Plays from Hawks Win Over Kings

These five plays went viral Wednesday night.
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I don't know about the climate where you live, but it's starting to feel like 2021 in Atlanta again. The Hawks have won five straight games and are less than a game outside of the playoff picture. Meanwhile, the Kings are riding an epic losing streak. Nevertheless, there were some amazing plays last night. Check it out for yourself.

Davion Mitchell

You know the morale in Sacramento is at an all-time low when their social media team posts just three video clips of the game. But, come on y'all, it's not that bad. One of my favorite parts about last night was the Georgia native Davion Mitchell having so many fans in the crowd. Plus, he showed out with 20 points.

Trae Young Buzzer Beater

Exactly two years ago yesterday, Trae Young hit a buzzer-beater at the half. Just hours after the tragic passing of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, Young went off for 45 points. Last night was another incredible performance by the Hawks point guard.

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In my best Mark Jackson voice, "Mama, there goes that man!" Once you see Trae Young pull up, actually scratch that. Once you see him get the ball, it's already over for the defense. It doesn't matter when or where; he's going to score on the defense.

Danilo Gallinari

I'm going to be honest, I have been tough on Danilo Gallinari throughout the season. For the first 42 games, 'Gallo' did not play like the second-highest-paid player on the roster. But the veteran is returning to form and throwing down dunks in the process.

Lou Williams

This can't be life. First, Danilo Gallinari with the backward dunk, now Lou Williams throwing it down in traffic. I think the Hawks got into MJ's 'Secret Stuff' from the original Space Jam movie. You have to see it to believe it.

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield came off the bench and scored 8 points on 3-12 shooting, including 1-8 from deep. Hield logged 30 minutes and had a box plus/minus of -12.

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young got off to a slow start against the Sacramento Kings. However, Young quickly turned it around. 'Ice Trae' scored 17 points and dropped 10 assists.

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic finally made his return after dealing with a knee injury. There was absolutely no rust on Bogdanovic. The sharpshooter scored an efficient 18 points and looked like his old self.

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan continues to preach about good habits and taking everything one day at a time. Clearly, his approach is working. The Hawks have won five straight games.

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PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the Atlanta Hawks for Sports Illustrated's All Hawks. He has covered the NBA for several years and is the author of "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)".

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