Atlanta Hawks was the big surprise of the night by winning 115-117 the Cleveland Cavaliers to end an eight-game losing streak.
The Hawks, who did not win since the first game of the season overcame the Dallas Mavericks, went on the scoreboard in the first quarter (28-37) and, after maintaining an advantage until the break (45-54). They distanced themselves again in the third (78-91) to hold off the Cavaliers' onslaught in the fourth and final thanks to the success of Dennis Schroeder, who scored 28 points, while reserve John Collins achieved a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds.
After his amazing performance on Friday night in Washington, where he scored 57 points, LeBron James was again the best player of the Cavaliers with a double-double of 26 points and 13 assists. James was seconded by Dwayne Wade, with another double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds, but it was not enough to avoid the defeat of the Cavaliers, finalists last season but who have lost five of their last seven games and They have a balance of 4 wins and 6 losses. Cavaliers center Kevin Love retired in the third quarter and had to be treated at a hospital due to injury, Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue said late in the game, without revealing the problem.
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