ATLANTA – De’Andre Hunter scored 23 points off Atlanta’s bench and the Hawks beat Cleveland 117-101 in the NBA Cup on Friday, handing the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days.

The Cavaliers (17-3) still have the best record in the NBA, but once again couldn’t keep up with the Hawks’ scoring depth. Trae Young had 21 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Johnson added 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, helping Atlanta finish with six scorers in double figures.

Darius Garland led Cleveland with 29 points and Evan Mobley added 24 points, including seven dunks.

Atlanta won 135-124 in Cleveland on Wednesday night, with Young setting a career-high 22 assists. Young leads the NBA with 12.5 assists per game.

Takeaways

Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell was defended primarily by Dyson Daniels as he missed his first 10 field shots before sinking two 3-pointers late in the first half. Mitchell made just 5 of 23 shots and finished the game with 12 points and 11 rebounds. … After missing four games due to left knee injury treatment, G Caris LeVert had eight points.

Hawks: Led by Hunter, Atlanta’s bench outscored Cleveland’s reserves 50-28.

Key moment

After leading 52-50 at halftime, Clint Capela helped the Hawks take the lead in the third quarter. Capela scored three straight baskets and the Hawks extended the lead to 67-57.

Key statistics

The Hawks matched their single-quarter scoring record this season by outscoring the Cavaliers 39-23 in the third period. They also scored in the second quarter in a 121-116 win over the New York Knicks on November 6th.

Next

The Cavaliers host Boston on Sunday. Atlanta visits Charlotte on Saturday.

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