The Cavaliers shot 58.2% from the field as a team, their second-highest field goal percentage in a game so far this season.Two reasons why the Wine and Gold fared so well against the Hawks on Thursday night were Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
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.
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a significant victory against the Atlanta Hawks, showcasing their All-Star talent and improving their record to 39-9.
Atlanta looks to stop its six-game skid with a victory against Cleveland. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks Trae Young has come up with a new word that’s very familiar to his lack of being named an NBA All-Star. “It’s no longer getting “snubbed” it’s getting “Traed” at this point,” Young posted on X.
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.
All-Star reserves were announced tonight and Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was not among the ones who were selected. Young is the league leader
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,
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If we’re nearing Groundhog Day, then it must be about time for Trae Young to get left out of the All-Star game.
If we’re nearing Groundhog Day, then it must be about time for Trae Young to get left out of the All-Star Game.