The Cleveland Cavaliers (14-12) emerged triumphant, defeating the Atlanta Hawks (10-15) with a final score of 127-119.
Jarrett Allen’s stellar performance, boasting 25 points and 14 rebounds, played a pivotal role in the Cavaliers’ success. Donovan Mitchell showcased his versatility with 22 points and a career-high 13 assists, contributing significantly to Cleveland’s victory.
The Cavaliers demonstrated their resilience, bouncing back from a three-game losing streak in their first game since announcing the potential absence of key players Evan Mobley and Darius Garland until February.
Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade stepped up admirably in the starting lineup, contributing 18 and 16 points, respectively. Caris LeVert provided valuable support off the bench with 14 points.
Trae Young led the charge for the Hawks with 35 points and 10 assists. Despite the efforts of Young and Dejounte Murray (21 points), the Hawks fell short in their attempt to overcome the Cavaliers’ early lead.
Atlanta faced additional challenges as Bogdan Bogdanovic did not play due to a sprained right ankle suffered in a previous game.
