Dejounte Murray breaks Trae Young's ankle with nasty crossover, Spurs dugout laugh at it

It is fair to say that when Dejounte Murray is on court, he is a joy to watch. Murray’s skill set was on display again when San Antonio Spurs faced Atlanta Hawks on Friday evening. On receiving end was Hawks guard Trae Young, who was served a dose of his own medicine.

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Hawks vs Spurs: Dejounte Murray grounds Trae Young with exemplary skills

Trae Young, a marvellous 21-year-old second-year player, has been breaking many ankles in 2019-20 NBA regular season. He found himself on receiving end of one early in first quarter of Hawks’ visit in Texas. Spurs were swinging ball around and Dejounte Murray received it at top of key around 8:25 mark when he had to tackle Trae Young’s defence.

Hawks vs Spurs: Spurs' dugout celebrates Dejounte Murray finish.

Dejounte Murray made a steady dribble to right before executing a quick crossover to left, leaving Young’s back on floor. Trae Young could only watch as Dejounte Murray finished play with a right-handed lay-up, trimming Hawks’ lead to 10-13. Spurs dugout enjoyed sight with Lonnie Walker IV and Keldon Johnson doing a celebratory dance.

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Hawks vs Spurs? Murray-Young, a new rivalry in making?

Dejounte Murray and Trae Young have been going at it all night, picking each or off as Young threw up long threes, while Murray wound around him for open looks. Murray even mand to force a technical out of Young after he felt he was fouled on a 3-point attempt (replays didn’t confirm any contact). re seems to be a little rivalry in making here. It could be a match-up to look forward to in future.

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Entering Friday’s clash, Dejounte Murray was averaging 10.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season after missing all of last year due to an ACL injury. On or hand, Trae Young is averaging 29.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game. Atlanta Hawks are at bottom of Eastern Conference standings, with a 10-32 record, while San Antonio Spurs are 9th in Western Conference standings with a record of 17-23.

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