Lebron James and the Cavs Lose Tight Game to Hawks, 109-101

Paul Millsap’s 26 points, 9 rebounds and game-high 3 blocks helped the Atlanta Hawks defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-101. Jeff Teague had 23 points, game-high 11 assists and 5 rebounds for the Hawks. Kyle Korver had 19 points and 8 rebounds for the Hawks. Melvin Scott came off the bench with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Dennis Schroder came off the bench with 11 points and 4 assists for the Hawks.

The Hawks have beaten the Cavs two times in a row and have won two out of the three meetings this season.

Kyrie Irving led the Cavs with a game-high 35 points and team-high 9 assists. Tristan Thompson had 18 points and game-high 13 rebounds for the Cavs. Joe Harris came off the bench to score 13 points and grab 4 rebounds for the Cavs.

Kevin Love had a disappointing game only making 1 out of 8 shots to score 7 points and grab 7 rebounds for the Cavs. Cavs star LeBron James sat out this game due to a sore left knee. The Hawks improve to 23-8 and the Cavs are 18-13.

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