CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cavaliers rookie Collin Sexton was edged out by Atlanta’s Trae Young for February’s Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month award.

Sexton, one of three nominees, joined New York second-round pick Mitchell Robinson and, of course, Young in the running for the conference honor. Dallas phenom Luke Doncic took home the award in the Western Conference.

Sexton capped his best month as a pro Thursday night, helping lead the Cavaliers to a 125-118 comeback win against the Knicks. Sexton tallied 22 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, to go with three rebounds and three assists. The fourth-leading scorer among rookies this season, Sexton averaged 18.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 10 games last month. The Cavs went 4-6.

Young, now a three-time recipient of the award, averaged 23.3 points, 9.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds in February, helping the Hawks compile a record of 5-7.

It’s the first time this season Sexton has been nominated.