Once again, the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-3) couldn't match the Atlanta Hawks' depth in scoring, yet they still have the best record in the NBA. With Jalen Johnson’s 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists and Trae Young’s 21 points, and 11 assists leading the way, Atlanta finished the game with six players in double figures. Earlier, in Atlanta's 135-124 victory over Cleveland, Trae Young scored a career-high 22 assists. In terms of assists (12.5 per game), he tops the NBA currently.
Australian Dyson Daniels also had a contribution of seven points, four assists, and seven rebounds. Evan Mobley scored 24 points, including seven dunks, while Darius Garland led Cleveland with twenty-nine points. Because the Chicago Bulls lost to the visiting Boston, the Hawks are currently atop the NBA Cup's East Group C.