"In his limited time on the court, Young, 27, proved he's the type of player the Wizards haven't had since the early, healthy days of John Wall. He displayed the fluidity and playmaking abilities that made him one of the most exciting players in the league during his seven-plus seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. Young dazzled the crowd with his ankle-breaking handles, no-look passes and moonshot 3-point attempts."
"Young compared Thursday's game to his debut with the Hawks against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden eight years ago, when he said he couldn't sleep the night before. He said his only expectation on Thursday was to shake off the rust from having not played since Dec. 27 and get back to game speed."
"Young found offense for himself -- off a pick-and-roll or a stepback -- but missed open 3s that he otherwise would have made in the past. "I think I played decent," Young said after the game. "My shots were on line. I just didn't have any legs under me.""
Trae Young played his first game for the Washington Wizards on Thursday night against the Utah Jazz, finishing with 12 points and six assists in a 122-112 loss. Operating under a 20-minute restriction due to not playing since December 27, Young displayed the elite playmaking and ankle-breaking handles that defined his seven-plus seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. Though he struggled with his 3-point shot, making just one of five attempts, Young created a memorable moment with a crafty scoop layup that energized the Capital One Arena crowd. Young acknowledged needing to regain his legs and game speed after the extended absence but demonstrated the type of dynamic offensive talent the Wizards have lacked since John Wall's healthy years.
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