Trae Young is a walking highlight reel, hitting deep threes and sometimes nutmegging defenders — dribbling between guy’s legs — on his way to the rim.
Trevor Ariza is a proud player and defender, he was not getting added to Young’s nutmeg list. And he was physical in shutting it down.
Ariza called for a Flagrant 1
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Ariza was given a flagrant 1 for the play.
Which may be fair, but Ariza will take it. He was sending a message. That’s a professional foul, a hard one but with intent.
Young had 25 points in a 129-117 Hawks win at home.