Young scores 35, Hawks top Embiid, Sixers 128-124 in Game 1

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    Trae Young put an early smackdown on Philly that had the Hawks in control of Game 1 and finished the win with a lob to John Collins for a one-handed jam.

    Collins punched the air in celebration — and the Hawks took a moment to exhale after a hefty lead was nearly squandered.

    "Thank God we were up 20," Hawks guard Kevin Huerter said.

    Young scored 25 of his 35 points in the first half as Atlanta shook off Joel Embiid and a hostile crowd and held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 128-124 Sunday in their Eastern Conference semifinal opener.

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