Trae Young put on a show for nearly 20,000 fans in the NBA's regular-season game in Mexico City. Young scored 41 points, then fed Dejounte Murray for a go-ahead 3-pointer with 31 seconds left to give the Atlanta Hawks a 120-119 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Jalen Suggs scored 21 points and Paolo Banchero had 17, but missed a 3-pointer with 7.9 seconds remaining on Orlando’s final possession.
Attorneys for a former Chicago Blackhawks prospect said he drew inspiration for filing a negligence lawsuit against the team from ex-teammate Kyle Beach, who, like their client, alleged he was sexually assaulted in 2010 by then-video coach Brad Aldrich. “Having somebody like Kyle Beach . someone who was very well-known to come forward, that’s what gave him the courage,” Antonio Romanucci of .
Dejounte Murray had 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks buried the Washington Wizards 130-121 on Wednesday night for their third straight win. Murray, who was coming off a career-high tying 41-point effort against the Timberwolves, shot 10-for-15 from the field, including 3-for-5 from 3-point range. Trae Young finished with 23 points and 10 assists after connecting on 7 of 18 shots.