Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young hounded by Bucks’ defense, says Game 2 loss ‘all on me’

In Game 1, Young was majestic, scoring 48 points in an opening win.

And do a better job of at least getting us a shot and not turning it over so much.

There was much discussion of the Bucks’ defensive scheme in Game 1, which saw them largely sticking to a drop coverage as Young got around screens and downhill for a series of floaters.

After drawing nine fouls in Game 1, Young drew only one in Game 2, the fewest for Young in any game this season, regular season or playoffs.

If they’re not — I mean, they’re going to call it the way it’s supposed to be, then it would be different.

Young finished with 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting, including 1-of-8 from 3-point range, with just three assists.

Jrue Holiday, who made the All-Defensive first team this season, guarded Young on 29 of 47 plays in the first half, with Young going 2-of-8 from the floor with six turnovers on those possessions.

“There are times where I need to be physical with him and there are other times where I want him to think I am going to be physical and I might go under a screen.

“They were more in on the rollers so the perimeter was more open, and I’ve just got to make better reads.

Young has powered through a number of defensive looks and top-tier defenders this postseason, putting together outrageous numbers and clutch performances.

“The Knicks and the Sixers are two of the top three defenses in the league.

The Hawks earned the desired split any road team looks for to open a series, taking an even series back to Atlanta for Game 3.

“Any time you can go .500 on the road, that’s a good thing, especially in the playoffs,” McMillan said.

Added McMillan: “We know we’re better than this.

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