De'Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter reacts after making a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Cleveland.

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter reacts after making a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)


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ATLANTA — De'Andre Hunter scored 23 points off Atlanta's bench and the Hawks beat Cleveland 117-101 on Friday in the NBA Cup, handing the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days. The Cavaliers still boast the NBA's best record at 17-3 but they once again couldn't match the Hawks' scoring depth. Trae Young scored 21 points and Jalen Johnson added 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as Atlanta finished with six scorers in double figures. Darius Garland led Cleveland with 29 points and Evan Mobley added 24 points, including seven dunks.

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