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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 117–109 on November 2 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way on 37 points while De'Andre Hunter added 19 in a balanced effort. Cleveland's fourth-quarter explosion proved decisive, outscoring Atlanta 39–33 in the final frame to seal the victory despite shooting just 41.2 percent from the field overall. The Cavaliers made 20 three-pointers and controlled the glass with 44 rebounds, though they committed 16 turnovers against 30 assists. Atlanta's J. Johnson scored 23 points and D. Daniels contributed 18, but the Hawks' 22 turnovers and anemic three-point shooting—just 6 made on the night—undermined their otherwise efficient 50.6 percent field-goal percentage. Cleveland's defensive rating of 102.4 proved superior to Atlanta's 108.4, and the Cavaliers' ability to outscore the Hawks in the fourth quarter highlighted their closing capability. The win reinforces Cleveland's competitive standing in the Eastern Conference.
