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Atlanta Defeats Cleveland 100-82 - Recap
John Collins scored 22 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for Atlanta on Sunday, leading the Hawks to a 100-82 victory over Cleveland at State Farm Arena.
Atlanta won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 222.5.
Atlanta got 20 points from Danilo Gallinari and another 16 points from Nathan Knight. Trae Young contributed 6 assists, while John Collins cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Cavaliers got a 15-point performance from Collin Sexton, who was supported by 11 points from Darius Garland. Darius Garland had 7 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 11 rebounds.
Atlanta led at halftime, 49-46.
The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 48 boards, while Cleveland only had 34
Atlanta heads into a battle against the Rockets. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.