After a disappointing loss to start the season, the Atlanta Hawks scored a win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Unsurprisingly, Trae Young was a central part of their victory, and he praised his team on social media.
“Win Column. We Move,” Young posted on X.
Win Column.
WeMove pic.twitter.com/8zhCm8zJZ6
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) October 25, 2025
Young put up 25 points, six rebounds, and three steals during the 111-107 win over the Magic.
So far this season, he has an average of 23.5 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists on 37.5 percent from the field.
Seeing Young do well isn’t a shock, but the Hawks need more than that this year.
The front office was hard at work this summer, acquiring talent like Kristaps Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
They know that Young will remain a vital piece of this team, but success hinges on the rest of the roster performing well.
There were a lot of contributors on Friday, with Alexander-Walker making good with his 19 points, Onyeka Okongwu producing 17, and Mouhamed Gueye with 13 of his own.
Young was leading the way, but he had backup.
The Eastern Conference is in a really weird place this year, and it feels like any team might work its way up the standings.
Coming into 2025-26, both the Hawks and Magic were seen as big but promising question marks.
No one would be surprised if either of these squads has one of their best years ever.
So far, they are both 1-1, and their fans are eager to see what’s next.
The Hawks are happy with this win, but with the Oklahoma City Thunder waiting for them on Saturday, they need to stay vigilant and ready for a fight.
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