Atlanta basketball players took a 1:0 lead against Milwaukee in the Eastern Conference playoff finals in the NBA League, as they won 116:113 tonight.
Atlanta was led by Trae Young with 48 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. He hit both free throws with 4,6 seconds left to secure the win.
Atlanta now has six wins and two losses on the road in the playoffs this season, while Milwaukee suffered its first loss at home this season in the playoffs.
"When I was in high school, I always liked playing on the away court. I like playing in front of the opposing crowd, it gives you the feeling that you are really with your team, I think it brings the team together," said Young, who has two points short of tying the career record.
In Atlanta's victory, Clint Capela participated with 12 points, of which he scored 29,8 seconds before the end for a 112:111 lead. He also had 15 rebounds.
John Collins scored 23 points with 15 rebounds, and Kevin Huerter added 13 points. Serbian basketball player Bogdan Bogdanović scored four points, along with three rebounds, three steals and two assists. He was the starter, and his play showed that he still has problems with his knee.
The Hawks have not won a game in the East playoff finals since moving to Atlanta in 1968. They played in the finals of the conference in 2015, but then they were defeated by Cleveland with 0:4.
In the Milwaukee team, Janis Adetokunbo scored 34 points, with 12 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and two steals, and Jrue Holiday scored 33 points with 10 assists.
Chris Middleton finished the game with 15 points, and at the very end he missed a "three" to tie the game. He missed all nine of his three-point attempts. Bobby Portis added 11 points and eight rebounds, and Brook Lopez added seven points.
The second game is scheduled for the night between Friday and Saturday in Milwaukee. The series is played on four wins.
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