Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter once again proved that he still got the hops with a highlight dunk on Saturday night.
Carter scored on a double-clutch dunk in the fourth quarter of their 111-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the Hawks leading by four almost halfway through the match, rookie Kevin Huerter found a cutting Carter, who threw it down to the delight of fans inside the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
It's almost 2019, and Vince Carter's still dunking
(via @ATLHawks)pic.twitter.com/dSC4MK9iSp
— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 30, 2018
Vince Carter was simply on a rhythm against the Cavs, as he tallied his highest-scoring game for the Hawks. The 41-year-old guard finished with a team-high 21 points and four rebounds in 23 minutes of action off the bench. The 20-year veteran shot 7-for-11 from the field, including an impressive 4-for-7 clip from beyond the arc.
Rookie guard Trey Young also scored 21 points to go along with nine assists and three rebounds. John Collins finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Alex Len posted 12 points, while Alex Poythress and DeAndre Bembry added 11 markers apiece for the Hawks.
With the win, the Hawks improved to 11-24 and remained 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. They have been balling as of late, winning in five of their last six games.
On the other hand, Larry Nance Jr. had a big night for the Cavs. He racked up 18 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals for Cleveland in a losing effort. Cedi Osman finished with 22 points and eight boards, while Collin Sexton and Alec Burks added 18 and 18 points, respectively.
The Cavs dropped to 8-29, which is currently the worst record in the league this season. Cleveland played without injured starters Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, and Rodney Hood.
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