The Atlanta Hawks have taken a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks in their playoff series, but Trae Young knows they can't be too confident. After all, the job is not yet over.
After Sunday's 113-96 win in Atlanta that put them one game away from the second round, the Hawks star warned his teammates of what could be the most difficult game they will play. As Young said it, getting the fourth win in the playoffs is no easy feat.
“The last one to get is going to be the toughest,” Young shared, per Sarah K. Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
This is simply Trae Young keeping the Hawks focus game by game and preventing them from counting their chickens even before they are hatched. However, there is a good reason they need to keep the momentum going in their favor to take that last W.
Not only will be the series shifting back to New York where the Hawks can expect a rowdier crowd, but they'll also be facing a wounded Knicks squad fighting for survival. Teams with their backs against the wall are always difficult to beat, and if Atlanta allows them to get back on track, it could lead to a massive turnaround.
Additionally, Julius Randle seems to be finding his rhythm just in time for a crucial push. In Game 4, he led the Knicks in points (23), rebounds (10) and assists (7) as he played with more aggressiveness against the Hawks. New York has seen the 2020-21 Randle that became a first-time All-Star, and that could just be the spark they needed to make a comeback.
As Young highlighted, the final win will be the most difficult to get, so the Hawks should be more than just ready. They should be absolutely locked in.
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