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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 124–102 on April 10 at State Farm Arena, with C. McCollum leading the way on 29 points and J. Johnson adding 18 in a dominant home performance. Atlanta's offense operated efficiently, shooting 48.4 percent from the field and connecting on 16 three-pointers while forcing Cleveland into 19 turnovers and holding them to just 7 made threes. The Hawks controlled the tempo through three quarters, building a decisive lead behind a 35-point third quarter that broke open what had been a competitive matchup; Cleveland's fourth-quarter surge to 37 points came too late to threaten. Atlanta's defensive rating of 98.2 points per 100 possessions suffocated the Cavaliers' offense, while the Hawks' 122.8 offensive rating showcased balanced execution with 27 assists on 124 points. The final score fell well below the Vegas total of 233.5, suggesting both teams played methodical, controlled basketball. This victory reinforces Atlanta's defensive identity heading into the playoff stretch.
