[Game Recap]

Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks

Nov 28, 2025

Atlanta Hawks Outlast Cleveland Cavaliers 130-123 in High-Scoring Affair

Game Summary

The Atlanta Hawks secured a 130-123 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Hawks showcased an efficient offense, shooting 52.7% from the field and forcing 12 turnovers, the Cavaliers struggled with their own mistakes, tallying 17 turnovers that hindered their chances. The Hawks capitalized on their home advantage, performing well above the Cavaliers' defensive averages in both field goal percentage and three-point shooting.

Top Performers

Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 30 points, hitting five three-pointers and contributing solid defense with a steal and a block. Jalen Johnson also made a significant impact, recording a double-double with 29 points and 12 rebounds, while Onyeka Okongwu added 18 points and 7 rebounds. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell was a standout with 42 points and 7 three-pointers, supported by Evan Mobley’s double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds.

Odds Recap

Listed as 6.5-point underdogs, the Atlanta Hawks stunned the Cavaliers with a 7-point margin of victory. The game went over the total of 236.5, providing an exciting high-scoring matchup for bettors.

Prediction Recap

The model incorrectly predicted the Cleveland Cavaliers to win outright and cover the spread. It did correctly forecast the game to go over the total, missing the moneyline and spread predictions by choosing the wrong winner.

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