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Trae Young`s late-game heroics led the Hawks to a crucial win over the Pistons, while the Kings narrowly defeated the Timberwolves.

The Atlanta Hawks snapped their eight-game losing streak with a thrilling 132-130 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Trae Young was the star of the night, scoring 34 points, including a clutch 23-foot fadeaway with just 1.6 seconds remaining. Young`s performance was pivotal, as he also converted 12 of 14 free throws and shot 9 of 16 overall, including 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. De`Andre Hunter and rookie Zaccharie Risacher supported the effort with 20 and 17 points, respectively.

For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham showcased his skills with 30 points and 14 assists, while Tobias Harris added 22 points. Jalen Duren contributed 18 points and nine rebounds, and Malik Beasley matched Duren`s scoring total, hitting six 3-pointers to tie Alan Houston`s franchise record for 3-pointers in a season.

In another closely contested matchup, the Sacramento Kings edged out the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-114. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with an impressive 33 points on 14-for-25 shooting, while Malik Monk added 26 points and eight rebounds. Keegan Murray chipped in with 19 points, and Domantas Sabonis recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Timberwolves saw Naz Reid score 30 points, with Jaden McDaniels contributing 22 points. Anthony Edwards returned from illness to score 21 points but struggled with his shooting.

The NBA standings are heating up, with the Cleveland Cavaliers leading the league and set to face the Boston Celtics. Key players like Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are expected to shine for the Cavaliers. Other matchups include the Miami Heat against the Chicago Bulls, the Dallas Mavericks facing the Philadelphia 76ers, the Houston Rockets taking on the Brooklyn Nets, and the Los Angeles Lakers squaring off against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Hawks vs. Pistons
Kings vs. Timberwolves

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