The Atlanta Hawks hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in their last NBA Cup group-stage contest, claiming a 130–123 victory behind a commanding display from Jalen Johnson . The 6-foot-8 forward came away with his second triple-double of the year, producing 29 points on 9-for-18 shooting, 12 rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals, anchoring an Atlanta offense that shot 66.7% in the third quarter and controlled much of the second half.

Through Friday, he is averaging 21.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.7 steals on 54.4% from the field, 39.1% from three, and 78.5% at the line.

The Hawks, playing without Trae Young (knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness), depended on fast tempo, sharp passing, and their wing players. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 points, including a

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