Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 16 points and 10 rebounds after both were named All-Star reserves, helping the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 137-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland's status for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks remains uncertain. His absence could increase the pressure on teammate Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs, 38-9, aim to avenge prior losses to a Hawks team missing key players.
While riding a two-game win streak, the Cavs will be down several players when coming home to take on the Hawks.
Atlanta looks to stop its six-game skid with a victory against Cleveland. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.
Darius Garland celebrated his call-up to the NBA All-Star game with a 26-point display as the Cleveland Cavaliers buried the Atlanta Hawks 137-115 to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference on Thursday.
Garland even erupted for 39 points five days ago against a very strong Rockets squad. January has been his best month of the season by far, averaging 24.7 points in 13 contests. As for facing the Atlanta Hawks, he’s dominated them this season as well, averaging 24 ppg across two meetings.
Hawks Top Performers Trae Young – 15 points, 10 assists, 2 3PM Zaccharie Risacher – 30 points, 5 3PM, 11-14 FG De’Andre Hunter – 25 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists Cavaliers Top Performers Darius Garland – 26 points,
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured an impressive victory against the Atlanta Hawks, winning 137-115. The Cavs maintained their dominance throughout the g
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs continued their redemption arc on Thursday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse with a 137-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
The Atlanta Hawks were 2-0 this season against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the Cavs changed that tonight, despite a very good performance from No. 1 pick Zacch
Darius Garland will be joined by teammates Donovan Mitchell — announced as an Eastern Conference All-Star starter last week — and first-timer Evan Mobley.