Hawks Clinch Southeast Division with Dominant 124-102 Victory Over Cavaliers
Final Score
Atlanta Hawks 124 - 102 Cleveland Cavaliers
Result: Hawks win by 22 points
Status: Finished
Match Summary
The Atlanta Hawks clinched the Southeast Division title and a playoff spot with a convincing 124-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 29 points as Atlanta dominated the third quarter, building an insurmountable 27-point lead that was never threatened. The Cavaliers, missing key players Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, were led by James Harden's 20 points but could not keep pace with the Hawks' offensive onslaught.
Key Events
- Q3 – Hawks build 66-55 lead entering the third quarter
- Q3 – Hawks execute dominant 16-0 run to push lead to 27 points
- Q4 – Hawks cruise to victory, never allowing Cavaliers to threaten the lead
Basic Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers: 3-point shooting 26%
Atlanta Hawks: Dyson Daniels recorded triple-double with 13 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds
Highlights
Watch Highlights: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks: Game Highlights
Match Context
Tournament: NBA Regular Season Stage: Final Games Before Playoffs The Hawks clinched their first Southeast Division title since 2021 with this victory. Cleveland is locked into the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta has won 14 of their final 15 home games heading into the postseason.
Stage: Final Games Before Playoffs The Hawks clinched their first Southeast Division title since 2021 with this victory. Cleveland is locked into the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta has won 14 of their final 15 home games heading into the postseason.