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Atlanta’s 43-Point Third Quarter Flips Cleveland Duel
October 30, 2026 · 1:55 AM
The Hawks seized control with a 43-point third quarter and lead 91-82 in the fourth.
Cleveland opened with a 28-16 first quarter, but Atlanta answered 30-16 in the second to take a 46-44 halftime edge. The Hawks then poured in 43 points in the third, stretching their lead to 89-82 before adding two more in the fourth; Cleveland has yet to score in the period. Onyeka Okongwu leads Atlanta with 25 points and nine rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker has 18 and Aaron Wiggins 17. James Harden’s 20 points pace Cleveland, which entered 3-1 and 12th in the power index; Atlanta is 2-3 and ranked 16th.
Key Performers
Onyeka Okongwu, Atlanta: 25 points, 9 rebounds, 4-of-6 from three Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Atlanta: 18 points, 3-of-9 from three James Harden, Cleveland: 20 points, 3-of-8 from three