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Cavaliers Fall 136-119 Against Atlanta - Game Recap
Trae Young went off for 34 points and added 3 rebounds leading Atlanta to a 136-119 win over Cleveland on Friday at State Farm Arena.
The Hawks were a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 228.5.
Dejounte Murray had 25 points for Atlanta and Saddiq Bey chipped in with 19 points. Trae Young had 9 assists for the Hawks, while Onyeka Okongwu was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Cavaliers got a 33-point performance from Darius Garland, who was supported by 19 points from Donovan Mitchell. Raul Neto had 4 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 9 rebounds.
Atlanta led at halftime, 81-57.
The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 42 boards, while Cleveland only had 35
Atlanta looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nets. The Cavaliers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toronto.