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Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Against Atlanta Hawks

In a display of offensive efficiency, the Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Atlanta Hawks 128-105 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavaliers improved their season record to 10-8, while the Hawks fell to 8-9.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 28: AJ Griffin #14 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the In-Season Tournament on November 28, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

The home team Cavaliers showcased a strong performance on both ends of the court. They led for over half an hour of game time and achieved their largest lead of 25 points, indicating their control throughout the match. The Cavs' offense was particularly potent, with a field goal percentage of 54 and an effective field goal percentage of 61. Their precision from beyond the arc was notable as well, sinking 13 out of 36 three-point attempts for a three-point shooting percentage of 36.


Defensively, Cleveland also excelled by blocking a total of 12 shots and stealing the ball eight times from their opponents. This defensive effort contributed to holding the Hawks to an offensive rating below their own at approximately 97 points per hundred possessions.


CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 28: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards Bogdan Bogdanovic #13 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA In-Season Tournament game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The bench played its part effectively by contributing 30 points to Cleveland's victory. In terms of rebounding, they dominated with a total rebound count of 61 compared to Atlanta's tally which stood at just over half that number.


On individual performances for Cleveland, it was clearly a team effort as they distributed assists across players totaling up to an impressive count of 27 assists while maintaining ball security with only one team turnover.


CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 28: De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots during the first half of an NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Conversely, despite being in bonus territory like their opponents, Atlanta struggled with shooting accuracy across all fronts – managing only around a third successful field goals out of over hundred attempts and underperforming in two-pointers with less than forty percent made. Their fast break opportunities were limited too; although they attempted ten fast breaks like Cleveland did but could only convert four into points.


The visiting Hawks did have moments where they shined – such as achieving an impressive free throw percentage nearing full marks – but these efforts were overshadowed by Cleveland’s dominance in scoring within paint where they notched up double what Atlanta managed (64 versus Atlanta's score).


As fans look forward to more action from their favorite team, attention now turns towards future matchups. The next challenge for the Cavaliers will be against Portland Trail Blazers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December first at seven o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on BSOH channel six hundred sixty or ROOT Sports NW+ channel six hundred eighty-seven dash one depending on location.

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