Jalen Johnson has been making plays at a high level for the Hawks, and he did so again with 12 assists against the Cavs.

The Cavaliers lost to the Hawks 130-123 on Friday night in Atlanta, and it wasn’t the kind of loss you can shake off with a quick “we’ll get ’em next time.” Cleveland fell to 12-8.

Cleveland’s most recent performances highlight the importance of its healthy starters, as Mitchell scored 25 against Toronto and is currently fourth in the NBA in scoring with 29.9 points a game. Mobley continues to average 18.7 points with 8.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists, but has faced questions about his recent form.

Kristaps Porzingis led the way for the Hawks in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points and eight rebounds while Onyeka Okongwu recorded 20 points off the bench. While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Jalen Johnson anotó 29 puntos, descolgó 12 rebotes y repartió 12 asistencias para liderar a los Hawks de Atlanta a una victoria de 130-123 sobre los Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks meet in NBA Cup group play Friday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

In a post on X by Evan Sidery, he provided the numbers of how well the Atlanta Hawks is performing without Trae Young.

Follow along with live updates around Emirates NBA Cup action, including Oklahoma City improving to 19-1 after winning their 11th straight game.

One Atlanta Hawks fan chose an interesting way to celebrate after winning himself a huge cash prize right after Thanksgiving. The fan stepped up to the

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA game from November 28, 2025 on ESPN.