ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks regained their 3-point touch, overwhelming the trade-depleted Indiana Pacers 133-112 on Tuesday night.
After making only 5 of 25 3s in Sunday’s 103-94 loss at Dallas, the Hawks sank 17 of 33 long-range shots. They set a season high by making 51.5% of their 3s.
“Good to get out of that rut,” said John Collins, who had two 3s while scoring 20 points. “Good to see the ball go in. Hopefully that gives us confidence.”
Young was 6 of 9 on 3s after missing each of his six in the loss at Dallas.
“I had missed my last 10 before this one, so to make my first two felt good,” Young said.
The Hawks regrouped after losing two straight games and three of four. Young, Collins and most starters sat out the fourth quarter.
Chris Duarte led the Pacers with 25 points. Lance Stephenson had 24 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in his first start of the season.
The Pacers had only eight healthy players. Thursday’s…