nba Game Recap
Recap - Hawks Defeat Cleveland 121-118
Cleveland was victimized for 35 points and 11 assists by Trae Young as the Hawks defeated the Cavaliers 121-118 in NBA action on Friday.
Atlanta was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 218.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Atlanta got 19 points from Skylar Mays and another 18 points from Clint Capela. Trae Young contributed 11 assists, while Clint Capela cleaned the glass with 23 rebounds.
Cleveland got 35 points from Kevin Love in a losing cause and another 21 points from Jarrett Allen. Brandon Goodwin contributed 6 assists for the Cavaliers, while Kevin Love had 11 rebounds.
The Hawks hit the break losing 66-51 before taking care of business in the second half.
Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-44.
Next game, Atlanta takes its act on the road to face Portland looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head home to face Indiana.