The Atlanta Hawks secured a significant victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, improving their season record to twelve wins and eight losses. This win marks their third in the last four games, building momentum as they prepare for an upcoming road game in Philadelphia. The team showed strong offensive play, especially in the first half, with twenty fast-break points and a twenty-one to six run early in the first quarter.Looking ahead to tomorrows matchup against the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers, the Hawks have released their injury report. Notably, Kristaps Porzingis is out due to illness, joining Trae Young, who is also sidelined with a right knee MCL sprain. This means Onyeka Okongwu is expected to start again, and Mouhamed Gueye will likely see increased playing time to fill the gaps.Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers will also be without a key player, as Joel Embiid is out for their game against the Hawks. Additionally, VJ Edgecombe and Andre Drummond are listed as questionable, which could further impact the Seventy-Sixers lineup. These absences on both sides could lead to an interesting and unpredictable game.The Hawks recent win against Cleveland highlighted a strong team effort, with thirty-six fast-break points, twenty-five points off turnovers, and thirty-six assists. They shot fifty-three percent from the field and thirty-seven percent from beyond the arc, scoring sixty-four points in the paint. Alexander-Walker was a consistent factor, making clutch baskets in the fourth quarter and leading the team in scoring at halftime with fifteen points.Jalen Johnson also delivered a historic performance, achieving a triple-double and extending his streak of at least seven assists, a feat not seen from a forward since Lebron James earlier this year. The Hawks ultimately sealed their victory with back-to-back three-pointers from Zaccharie Risacher and Alexander-Walker in the final minutes, knocking Cleveland out of Cup contention.
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