The Atlanta Hawks secured a 117-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Cup play, eliminating several teams including the Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and last year’s NBA Cup runners-up, the Indiana Pacers. De’Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 23 points, Trae Young had 20 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Johnson contributed 20 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. In another game, the New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 99-98, with Jalen Brunson scoring 31 points to lead the Knicks to their third straight win in group play, while LaMelo Ball’s absence due to illness impacted the Hornets’ performance.
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NBA Cup: Hawks’ win knocks out Hornets, Heat, Sixers, Nets and Pacers, while Celtics stay alive
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