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