The Atlanta Hawks now turn their attention to the Cleveland Cavaliers as they take on Darius Garland and Co. in a must-win Play-In matchup on Friday. Trae Young led the Hawks to an easy win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday but he's not exactly in the mood to celebrate just yet.

Young acknowledged that the Hawks will be facing a tough test against a formidable Cavs side. However, the All-Star point guard remains confident that his team has what it takes to put up a good fight against Cleveland (h/t NBA on Twitter):

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Young dropped a team-high 24 points against the Hornets, to go along with three boards, and 11 assists. He's not resting on his laurels one bit, though, as the Hawks superstar star knows that this season is far from over.

It is worth noting that the Hawks could go into Friday's matchup shorthanded with John Collins still a doubt for the Play-In game vs. the Cavs. Collins missed Wednesday's clash with a foot injury that has kept him on the sideline since mid-March. The 24-year-old has been making progress, however, and his presence against Cleveland will be key for the Hawks.

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