Hawks Fined for Violation, Show Strong Performances

The Atlanta Hawks were fined $100,000 by the NBA for violating the player participation policy after Trae Young was held out of a game against the Boston Celtics on November 12, despite being healthy. The league's investigation, including a review by an independent physician, concluded that Young could have played. Meanwhile, the Hawks have shown strong performances on the court, securing back-to-back victories over the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Trae Young contributing significantly in these games. The Cavaliers, despite having the best record in the NBA at 17-3, struggled against the Hawks' scoring depth. Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers had a challenging game, shooting only 5-for-23 from the field. These recent wins highlight the Hawks' capacity to compete with top teams.