Atlanta flipped a 12-point first-quarter deficit into a 46-44 halftime lead, with Onyeka Okongwu and Aaron Wiggins driving the response.
Cleveland took control early, leading 28-16 after the first quarter, but Atlanta roared back with a 30-16 second to carry a 46-44 edge into halftime. Onyeka Okongwu has 11 points and seven rebounds, while Aaron Wiggins has added 10 points, five boards and a team-best plus-11. James Harden leads Cleveland with 11 points, and Sam Merrill has matched that total on 3-of-6 shooting from deep. After the break, watch whether Atlanta sustains its second-quarter surge or Cleveland’s 3-1 start and No. 12 power ranking show through against the Hawks’ 2-3, No. 16 profile.
Key Performers
Onyeka Okongwu (Atlanta): 11 points, 7 rebounds Aaron Wiggins (Atlanta): 10 points, 5 rebounds, +11 Sam Merrill (Cleveland): 11 points, 3-of-6 from three