Chicago defeats Atlanta, 128-123, as they move to 3-0 on the season. They start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2021-22, when they started 4-0. Top Performers – Atlanta Kristaps Porziņģis – 27 PTS | 3-6 3PT | 2 REB | 2 AST Jalen Johnson – 25 PTS | 6 REB | 3 AST | 3 AST Trae Young – 21 PTS | 17 AST | 37 PTS accounted for with those assists 17 AST mark a season-high for any player at the time of the conclusion of this game Top Performers – Chicago Ayo Dosunmo – 21 PTS | 7-10 FG | 3 REB | 4-6 3PT Josh Giddey – 18 PTS | 13 REB | 5 AST Nikola Vučević – 17 PTS | 17 REB | 9 AST Atlanta drops to 1-3 with the loss.

Unfortunately, Young’s chance to get back on track came to a halt on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. With 1:52 left in the first quarter, Young’s teammate Mouhamed Gueye collided with Young’s knee on the defensive end. The Hawks called timeout to remove Young from the game, with Keaton Wallace entering in his place.