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The Atlanta Hawks ended the Phoenix Suns' three-game win streak after Trae Young dropped 43 points and Onyeka Okongwu posted a double-double.

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) collides with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Atlanta. Credit: AP/Mike Stewart Hawks: Young and Garrison Mathews combined to make 8 of 11 3s ...

Kevin Durant and the Suns got more physical in the third quarter, cutting into the Hawks' lead to make it 89-87. Durant (game-high 27 points) was nearly a perfect 6-of-7 and added both of his steals in the third. Devin Booker has 21 points.

Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points and the Atlanta Hawks finished strong to beat the visiting Phoenix Suns 122-117 on Tuesday. Young made 13 of 31 field goals, giving him 3,556 baskets for his career and pushing him past Al Horford for 10th most in franchise history.

ATLANTA – The Phoenix Suns’ defensive ills resurfaced Tuesday ... 3:00 left in the fourth – Garrison Mathews offensive rebound. Mathews 3. Suns down 114-104. First, start with Young.

All things Suns: Latest Phoenix Suns news ... Trae Young leads all scorers with 20, and the Hawks' backup Garrison Mathews has 14 on a solid 4-of-5 shooting. The Hawks started the second quarter ...

The loss snapped Phoenix's three-game win ... Okongwu's 22 points and 21 rebounds and Garrison Mathews' 19 points. The shorthanded Hawks outdueled the Suns 20-6 on the offensive glass, leading ...