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Following Hawks Star Trae Young’s Playoffs Triumph, Atlanta’s Scheduling Blunder Involving Janet Jackson Sends NBA Fans Into a Meltdown

Published 04/26/2023, 6:10 AM EDT

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Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks might have caused chaos back in the State Farm arena. Coming up clutch in the fourth quarter, the 24-year-old point guard hit a few match-winning shots to send the series against Boston Celtics to game 6. Amid the playoffs elimination pressure, Young’s triumph was highly appreciated by several stars and fans on social media. However, it has turned out to be a problem for a $360 million American pop singer. 

The State Farm arena shared the disappointing news to singer Janet Jackson and her fans after Trae Young’s performance led to a scheduling blunder. However, fans’ reaction to the shocking news, stating the disrespect for Hawks continues to go viral on Twitter.

Trae Young’s masterpiece creates chaos for Janet Jackson and her fans

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Ahead of game 5 and without his teammate Dejounte Murray, Trae Young and the Hawks were considered eliminated by the NBA buffs. However, the 6’1 guard did not allow that. Scoring all the last 14 points in the fourth quarter, Young pulled up from the logo to hit a game-winner against the Boston Celtics. Dropping 38 points and 13 assists in an elimination game, Young sent the series to game 6.

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It seems like Atlanta’s home court was not expecting a game 6. After facing a deficit of 3-1 to Jayson Tatum and Co, the State Farm arena might have decided Trae Young and the Hawks are done for this year. However, the $207 million guard turned things around to ruin singer Janet Jackson’s plan for her fans. 

The 56-year-old pop singer revealed on her Twitter recently about her concert, Together Again, which was set to take place on the exact same day of game 6 between the Celtics and Hawks. However, after Young’s game-winner, it seems like Janet Jackson might have to change her concert plans. 

Fans highlight the disrespect on Trae Young and the Hawks

State Farm Arena announced Janet Jackson’s concert has been shifted to Friday due to game 6. Moreover, reports revealed all tickets purchased will be honored and refunds will be available for anyone who will not be able to attend. Though the chaos might have come to an end, fans did not let the disrespect on Hawks pass by.

Here are some of the fans’ reactions to the double booking at the State Farm arena:

A fan went on to question the ‘faith and loyalty’ of the home arena to their own team. Here are a few more:

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Do you think Trae Young and the Hawks can tie the series back at their home court? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Rohan Dharmalingam

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. He has been following the NBA for a decade now and specializes in covering trade rumors and reports on the ever-changing trade market. The wizardry of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made him fall in love with the game like millions worldwide.
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Aayush Kapoor