Trae Young scores 36, Hawks beat Wembanyama and the Spurs 109-99

Trae Young scored 36 points and his Atlanta Hawks held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-99 at State Farm Arena on Monday afternoon. Atlanta almost blew a thirty-five point lead during the second half. “I think obviously we did a good job in the first half, the attention to detail and the focus we had was huge for us,” Young said. “In the second half, I just think we got too relaxed.” Shamea Morton and Harry the Hawk are on court during an NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, January 15, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)Dejounte Murray initiates the offense during an NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, January 15, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)(Left to Right) Jamal Crawford, Killer Mike, Reggie Miller and Dennis Scott pose for photographs during halftime of an NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, January 15, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)Patty Mills signs his jersey for Filmmaker Spike...