The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-111 on Thursday. The hosts secured their first home victory of the new NBA season.
Okongwu Dominates The Paint
Onyeka Okongwu led the offensive effort for Atlanta. The centre scored 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker also contributed 25 points off the bench.
Third Quarter Surge
Cleveland built a 15-point lead during the second quarter. The Hawks responded with a massive 43-point third quarter to take control. This offensive output completely changed the momentum of the game.
Mitchell Misses Late Chances
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points for the Cavaliers. He brought Cleveland within one point late in the fourth quarter. Mitchell then missed two potential game-tying three-pointers in the final seconds.