The Boston Celtics ended the Atlanta Hawks’ season after the team from Georgia put up a strong fight in the latter half of the series. Trae Young’s Hawks nearly forced a Game 7 as Thursday’s matchup went down to the wire. However, the result didn’t go in the Hawks’ favor as they eventually succumbed to a defeat. While it was a hotly contested series, Young and Celtics star Marcus Smart’s honest interaction during Game 6 caught fans’ attention. Following the game, NBA buffs flooded the social media comments section with reactions.
Game 6 had a neck-to-neck competition between both sides as neither team took a massive lead. However, Smart’s outstanding assists helped the Celtics make two crucial three-pointers in the clutch. Eventually, the Boston side avoided a possible Game 7 with a fighting 128-120 victory.
Mics catch Trae Young and Marcus Smart’s hilarious conversation
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Trae Young and Marcus Smart maintained an unspoken camaraderie throughout the game. Fans witnessed the duo sharing smiles and handshakes several times. However, their conversation with a referee during the game stood out.
When the Atlanta Hawks star was having a conversation with the referee regarding a foul, Smart stepped in hilariously to eavesdrop. When the referee asked the Celtics star what he wanted, Smart came up with a funny response. He said, “I’m just trying to see what he [Young] telling you.” In response to Smart’s reply, the $207 Million star turned around to share a smile.
Trae Young: "When I'm going to the basket he pushing me."
Marc Davis: "What about the jump shot up top?"
Trae: "I don't think he touched me up there."
Marcus Smart: "I'm just trying to see what he telling you." 😂pic.twitter.com/6VSe3Kz67w
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) April 28, 2023
Apart from Smart’s response, the fans also enjoyed Young’s initial conversation with the referee. Young explained to the referee when he was being fouled. The official then asked whether he was fouled during a jump shot. Young honestly replied, “I don’t think he touched me up there.”
Moreover, the duo also engaged in a hilarious tussle during the fourth quarter. When Young tried to inbound the ball from the sideline, the Hawks star couldn’t pass the ball past Smart. Eventually, he ended up hitting Smart’s legs twice in frustration. However, the stars settled the issue immediately with a smile and handshake.
Fans’ hilarious comments on the interaction
In response to the video surfaced on Twitter, fans swarmed the comments section with hilarious opinions and memes. Most fans admired the transparent interaction. One user said, “Coming from a Knicks fan, This wholesome af and heals the soul.” Following are some reactions from fans.
Coming from a Knicks fan,
This wholesome af and heals the soul https://t.co/gGZhOLJWXb
— Doinks™ (@Fat_Ol_Doinks) April 28, 2023
This was the best ref-player interaction ever 😂
— Abel Andariego (@AbelAndariego) April 28, 2023
Me telling on my siblings when I was little 😂
— banksy (@ovobee92) April 28, 2023
Even though Young displayed his clutch prowess in Game 5, the star couldn’t replicate it in Game 6. Although he recorded a double-double with 30 points and 10 assists, he shot poorly from the field, going 9-28 on the night.
This actually made me like Trae more
— WestGoat (Lakers in 7) (@Maycui11) April 28, 2023
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Got the ref on his side like Jordan
— death⛈ (@deaththekiid__) April 28, 2023
Despite the losing cause, the Hawks star won several hearts with his on-court interaction with the referee.
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