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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers gave Atlanta Hawks level guard Trae Younger an important praise forward of the groups’ NBA Cup semifinals battle on Saturday in Las Vegas.
“He is earned the belief of his gamers,” Rivers stated after the Bucks’ Friday follow, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “This staff likes taking part in with him. That is apparent. I could not say that previously, however now they love taking part in with him.”
Rivers’ feedback come as Atlanta has impressed on the courtroom this season en path to a 14-12 report. Younger is averaging 21.0 factors, 3.9 rebounds and a career-high 12.2 assists per recreation, showcasing his skill to unfold the ball round to his teammates.
The Hawks have clearly improved after disappointing en path to a 36-46 mark final yr. Atlanta notably has two wins over the 21-4 Cleveland Cavaliers and a victory in opposition to the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics. The Hawks have additionally received seven of their final eight to roll into the NBA Cup semifinals in opposition to a Bucks staff they beat 119-104 on Dec. 4.
And now the Hawks wish to beat the Bucks once more en path to the NBA Cup finals. Tipoff in Vegas is ready for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.
