Cavaliers
HawksThe Atlanta Hawks edged the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-111 on Thursday, October 29, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.
The Hawks led 46-44 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 30-16.
Top performers
Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 29 points on 11-of-17 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 12 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25 points. For the Cavaliers, James Harden had 24 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points.
Double-double: Onyeka Okongwu (29 points and 12 rebounds).
- Onyeka Okongwu (ATL): 29 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST, 11-17 FG, 33 MIN
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 25 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 8-17 FG, 31 MIN
- James Harden (CLE): 24 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 7-14 FG, 36 MIN
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE): 22 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 7-19 FG, 33 MIN
- Aaron Wiggins (ATL): 20 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 8-14 FG, 24 MIN
- Jalen Johnson (ATL): 17 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST, 7-16 FG, 34 MIN
Context
The Hawks improved to 3-3, while the Cavaliers fell to 3-2. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Hawks visit the Bulls on Friday, Nov 13; the Cavaliers visit the Heat on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 15,025 at State Farm Arena. Officials: Jacyn Goble, Justin Van Duyne and Matt Kallio.