What if Trae Young‘s last visit to Madison Square Garden Wasn’t this just another game? After a slow start, he went on a 34-18 run in the third quarter that clinched the win Curtsy to bed. But it wasn’t just his performance that stole the show. Young topped it all off with an eye-catching “dice roll” on the Knicks logo, a playful nod to the Hawks‘ upcoming Las Vegas trip. Why? It was all part of a pre-planned celebration with his younger brother. With his theatrical performance and a game-high 11 assists, Young once again proved that MSG is his stage.

Trae Young’s bold statement at MSG

Trae Young turned Madison Square Garden into his playground again. After a slow start, the Hawks’ star exploded in the third quarter, leading a 34-18 run that crushed the Knicks and put the game out of reach. After the victory was sealed, Young delivered his boldest moment yet, playfully “rolling the dice” on the Knicks’ logo, a nod to the Hawks’ ticket to Las Vegas.
Young explained the move: “I rolled an eight, picked it up, rolled it again, grabbed the money and left.” While the Knicks fans booed, his wife Shelby celebrated and shared the moment on Instagram. The twist? The dice throwing celebration was planned in advance with his younger brother, inspired by their destination, Sin City.
Young backed up the theatrics with a standout performance of back-to-back triples to secure the lead, with a game-high 11 assists and the poise of a superstar. Once again, Trae reminded everyone that MSG is his stage and he knows how to steal the show.
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How did the Knicks react to Trae Young’s celebration?

Trae Young’s dominance of the Knicks has become a recurring drama that plays out like a Broadway show, much to the dismay of the New York faithful. The crowd, fueled by their disdain for his braggadocio, boos relentlessly, a reaction Young appreciates. He proudly takes on the role of “bad guy” and calls his dynamic with Knicks fans a “love-hate relationship.”
For Knicks fans, watching Young dismantle their team is excruciating. In this final chapter, Young tore apart New York’s defense with surgical precision, leaving frustration in his wake. Even the normally composed Karl-Anthony Towns expressed anger at the team’s inability to find consistency.
Jalen Brunson, however, faced the most pertinent question: his reaction to Young’s antics. He said bluntly, “We should win the game if we don’t want him to do that,” a sharp acknowledgment of the Knicks’ missed opportunities. Despite a seven-man lead at halftime, New York faltered, with Brunson struggling to escape Dyson Daniels’ defense. (via: EssentiallySports)
With a 2-0 record against the Knicks this season, the Hawks are setting the stage for an electrifying series and perhaps a rematch in the playoffs. The drama is far from over.