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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130–123 on November 28 at State Farm Arena, with N. Alexander-Walker and J. Johnson combining for 59 points to lead the home offense. Alexander-Walker scored 30 and Johnson added 29 as Atlanta shot 52.7 percent from the field and made 16 three-pointers, while maintaining a 119.9 offensive rating despite 12 turnovers. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell posted 42 points in a losing effort, supported by E. Mobley's 20, but the Cavaliers' 46.3 field-goal percentage and 17 turnovers proved costly. The game finished under the 236.5 Vegas total, with Atlanta's third quarter (37 points) proving decisive in building separation. Cleveland's rebounding advantage (48 to 38) and second-quarter explosion (39 points) kept the contest competitive, yet the Hawks' balanced scoring and defensive execution—holding Cleveland to a 115.2 offensive rating—secured the seven-point victory. The result puts Atlanta in a stronger position within the Eastern Conference standings.
