ATLANTA — De’Andre Hunter scored 23 factors off Atlanta’s bench and the Hawks beat Cleveland 117-101 on Friday within the NBA Cup, handing the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days.
The Cavaliers (17-3) nonetheless boast the NBA’s greatest file however they as soon as once more could not match the Hawks’ scoring depth. Trae Younger had 21 factors and 11 assists, and Jalen Johnson added 17 factors, 9 rebounds and 7 assists as Atlanta completed with six scorers in double figures.
Darius Garland led Cleveland with 29 factors and Evan Mobley added 24 factors, together with seven dunks.
Atlanta received 135-124 at Cleveland on Wednesday night time as Younger set a profession excessive with 22 assists. Younger leads the NBA in assists 12.5 per sport.
Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell was primarily defended by Dyson Daniels as he missed his first 10 photographs from the sector earlier than sinking two 3-pointers late within the first half. Mitchell made solely 5-of-23 photographs and completed with 12 factors and 11 rebounds. After lacking 4 video games for left knee harm administration, guard Caris LeVert had eight factors.
Hawks: Led by Hunter, Atlanta’s bench outscored Cleveland’s reserves 50-28.
After main 52-50 at halftime, Clint Capela helped the Hawks draw back within the third quarter. Capela had three consecutive baskets because the Hawks stretched the result in 67-57.
The Hawks matched their scoring excessive for 1 / 4 this season by outscoring the Cavaliers 39-23 within the third interval. Additionally they scored 39 factors within the second quarter of a 121-116 win over the New York Knicks on Nov. 6.
The Cavaliers will host Boston on Sunday. Atlanta visits Charlotte on Saturday.
