Overview
- Donovan Mitchell hit eight 3-pointers (8-of-15) and scored a season-high 37 points with 24 after halftime in his first game back from hamstring tightness.
- Cleveland was without Jarrett Allen (finger), Darius Garland (toe surgery), Max Strus (foot surgery) and Sam Merrill (hip), while Atlanta played on without Trae Young, who will be re-evaluated in about four weeks for a right MCL sprain.
- Atlanta committed 22 turnovers that led to 22 Cavaliers points, a pivotal factor as the Hawks adjusted to life without their primary ballhandler.
- Jaylon Tyson added 18 points with a career-best five 3s and Evan Mobley had 14, while Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 23 points and 13 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis posted 15 and 12.
- The Cavaliers moved to 4-3 with the home win at Rocket Arena on Sunday; next up, Atlanta hosts Orlando on Tuesday and Cleveland hosts Philadelphia on Wednesday.