Shooting from long range is nothing new for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young. But anytime he pulls up from just past midcourt, it's something to see.
Young scored 56 points and added 14 assists on 17-for-26 shooting. His 56 points set a new career high for his young four-year career in Atlanta.
The Hawks lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 136-131 Monday night on the road, but Young's scoring output was special in a losing effort.
The NBA took notice of Young's record-setting night:
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Atlanta moved to 16-20 on the season and will enjoy a day off before playing the Kings in Sacramento on Wednesday.
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