Hawks stop 3-game skid with 114-111 win over Cavaliers

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 114-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night. Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu was the star with a double-double. The 26-year-old contributed 29 points on 11-for-17 shooting and 12 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points, Jalen Johnson scored 17 points and Aaron Wiggins scored 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting off the bench.The Cavaliers lost despite six players scoring double digit points. James Harden led the visitors with 24 points; Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Mario Hezonja and Sam Merrill all scored more than 10 points. The game turned into a nailbiter late. The Hawks were up 89-82 at the beginning of the third quarter, but the Cavaliers surged back to bring the game to bring the game to 112-111. A pair of free throw from Alexander-Walker were enough to seal the deal. The Hawks’ next game is Saturday at the New Orleans Pelicans. How to watch the Atlanta Hawks on