Photos: Hawks defeat Spurs on MLK Day

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Photos: Hawks defeat Spurs on MLK Day

Trae Young scored 36 points in the win over San Antonio at State Farm Arena.

Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts a pass against Spurs forward Dominick Barlow (26) to Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the first half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives against Spurs guard Tre Jones (33) during the second half in the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young speaks to TNT Sports after their win against the San Antonio Spurs in the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. Young scored 36 points, passing 10,000 points for his career. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young walks off of the court after their win against the San Antonio Spurs in the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. Trae Young scored 36 points, passing 10,000 points for his career. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) greets San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10), a former teammate after their Hawks’ win against the Spurs during the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) celebrates a defensive play during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs in the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and is fouled by Wembanyama during the second half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the second half in the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. Trae Young scored 36 points, passing 10,000 points for his career. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, left, talks with guard Trae Young (11) during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs in the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. Trae Young scored 36 points, passing 10,000 points for his career. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Cedi Osman (16) and is fouled by Osman during second half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during second half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts a three-point basket during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs in the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. Trae Young scored 36 points, passing 10,000 points for his career. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The scoreboard is shown before the Atlanta Hawks’ MLK Day game against the San Antonio Spurs at State Farm Arena, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The scoreboard is shown before the Atlanta Hawks’ MLK Day game against the San Antonio Spurs at State Farm Arena, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

An Honor King screen is shown before the Atlanta Hawks’ MLK Day game against the San Antonio Spurs at State Farm Arena, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) celebrates a basket during the first half of their game against the San Antonio Spurs in the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) attempts a shot during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs in the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17), Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest (2), and Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the second half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) goes up for a dunk against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) grabs a defensive rebound against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) dunks against San Antonio Spurs forward Dominick Barlow (26) during the first half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Dominick Barlow (26) and San Antonio Spurs forward Cedi Osman (16) during the first half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Dominick Barlow (26) and San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the first half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) attempts a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Dominick Barlow (26) and San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the first half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts a pass against Spurs forward Dominick Barlow (26) to Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the first half of the Hawks’ annual MLK Day game at State Farm Arena, Monday, January 15, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 109-99. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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