Social media reacts to Hawks' Trae Young getting ejected against Magic in Play-In game

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Atlanta Hawks' star Trae Young was ejected after a couple of actions Tuesday night garnered two technical fouls. NBA official James Williams told reporters after the game that Young was "making a mockery of the game."

The Hawks faced off against the Orlando Magic in the first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament, where the Magic secured a NBA Playoff spot after a dominant 120-95 victory over the Hawks. The game was intense and saw emotions run high. Hawks’ player Trae Young was a key player, contributing 28 points and six assists before receiving two technical fouls, leading to his ejection in the final minutes of the match.

"I am not going to let the refs frustrate me like that in our next game," Young said after the loss. "I know we need to win or go home, so I am going to be ready."

Here are social reactions to Young's ejection in the first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Trae Young hit a nutmeg, bullied the officials down 20 and got ejected
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— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 16, 2025

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Reaction to Trae Young's ejection from Play-In game​

Here is a look at the social media reaction after Trae Young received his second technical foul, which forced him out of the game against the Orlando Magic.

Trae Young had a total meltdown and got ejected

The Atlanta Hawks star kicked the ball and tried faking out the refspic.twitter.com/FAiVohPwPR

— OutKick (@Outkick) April 16, 2025

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was ejected from Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Orlando Magic. pic.twitter.com/qIz1ZlAfRt

— The Comeback (@thecomeback) April 16, 2025

Trae Young was ejected after receiving back to back technical fouls #NBA#Atlanta#Hawks#TraeYoungpic.twitter.com/CjFiCARmIm

— ZTV ONLINE (@onlineztv) April 16, 2025

TRAE YOUNG CHUCKED THE BALL AT THE REF AND GOT EJECTED pic.twitter.com/QXFDQJUujQ

— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) April 16, 2025

Wow this is absolutely horrible, Trae Young deserves to be suspended for exactly one (1) game pic.twitter.com/3o8P7A2a8o

— Ross Pins (@chisportsross) April 16, 2025

Trae Young just started trolling the ref and got ejected… bro was trying to cross him up lol
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— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) April 16, 2025

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trae Young Play-In ejection goes viral: Best reactions

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