Cavaliers Defeat Hawks in Competitive NBA Matchup
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers 117, Atlanta Hawks 109, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers?
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Atlanta Hawks 117-109 at Rocket Arena on November 2, 2025.
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a victory against the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 117-109 at Rocket Arena. This win improved the Cavaliers' record to 5-5 over their last ten games, while the Hawks fell to 6-4. The Cavaliers had been struggling recently, entering the game on a two-game losing streak, having lost their previous match against the Toronto Raptors 101-112. In contrast, the Hawks were riding a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Indiana Pacers 128-108 and the Brooklyn Nets 117-112.
Cleveland's home record stands at 2-2 this season, while they have performed better on the road with a 3-3 record. The Hawks, on the other hand, have a strong away record of 5-2, but their home performance has been less impressive at 1-2. This game marked the first meeting of the season between these two teams, with the Cavaliers leading the series 1-0 after this matchup.
In terms of scoring, the Cavaliers averaged 115.5 points scored and 114.3 points allowed over their last ten games. Their recent form shows an average of 114.2 points scored and 113.8 points allowed over the last five games. The Hawks, meanwhile, have averaged 118.3 points scored and 115.3 points allowed in their last ten games, with a scoring average of 115.8 points and 114.4 points allowed in their last five.
Injury concerns for the Hawks included Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, and RayJ Dennis, all listed as day-to-day with various issues. The status of these players could have impacted Atlanta's performance, particularly as they faced a Cavaliers team eager to break their losing streak.
The market had set the Cavaliers' win probability at 0.659, indicating a solid expectation for their success in this matchup. The game conditions were typical for a November evening, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early.
As the game progressed, key moments included Nickeil Alexander-Walker making a layup assisted by Kristaps Porzingis, which extended Cleveland's lead in the fourth quarter. Alexander-Walker also contributed with a free throw, while De'Andre Hunter of the Hawks made critical free throws that kept Atlanta within striking distance.
Overall, the Cavaliers' ability to capitalize on their home advantage and the Hawks' struggles with injuries played a significant role in the outcome of this game.
Injury report
- Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
- Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
- RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks
Leaders
- PointsDonovan Mitchell37Cleveland Cavaliers
- AssistsDonovan Mitchell5Cleveland Cavaliers
- ReboundsEvan Mobley8Cleveland Cavaliers
- PointsJalen Johnson23Atlanta Hawks
- AssistsJalen Johnson5Atlanta Hawks
- ReboundsJalen Johnson13Atlanta Hawks
Recent form
Cleveland Cavaliers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L2115.5 scored · 114.3 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L101-112vs Toronto RaptorsOct 31
- L105-125at Boston CelticsOct 29
- W116-95at Detroit PistonsOct 27
- W118-113vs Milwaukee BucksOct 26
- W131-124at Brooklyn NetsOct 24
- L111-119at New York KnicksOct 22
- L118-126vs Indiana PacersApr 13
- W108-102at New York KnicksApr 11
- L112-114at Indiana PacersApr 10
- W135-113vs Chicago BullsApr 8
Atlanta Hawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W2118.3 scored · 115.3 allowed per game5-2 away
- W128-108at Indiana PacersOct 31
- W117-112at Brooklyn NetsOct 29
- L123-128at Chicago BullsOct 28
- L100-117vs Oklahoma City ThunderOct 25
- W111-107at Orlando MagicOct 24
- L118-138vs Toronto RaptorsOct 22
- W117-105vs Orlando MagicApr 13
- W124-110at Philadelphia 76ersApr 11
- W133-109at Brooklyn NetsApr 10
- L112-119at Orlando MagicApr 8
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
Box score
| Stat | Atlanta Hawks | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 39-77 | 40-97 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 6-23 | 20-57 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 35 |
| Free throws | 25-35 | 17-18 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 94 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 38 | 31 |
| Assists | 28 | 30 |
| Steals | 9 | 12 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 33 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 27 |
| Points in the paint | 60 | 34 |
| Fouls | 21 | 28 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 14 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter76-78Jalen Johnson makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter76-81Donovan Mitchell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Proctor assists)
- 4th Quarter76-84Jaylon Tyson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter78-84Zaccharie Risacher makes layup (Luke Kennard assists)
- 4th Quarter81-84Luke Kennard makes 24-foot three point shot (Zaccharie Risacher assists)
- 4th Quarter83-84Dyson Daniels makes 10-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter84-84Dyson Daniels makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter84-86Craig Porter Jr. makes two point shot (Dean Wade assists)
- 4th Quarter86-86Dyson Daniels makes 1-foot layup (Nickeil Alexander-Walker assists)
- 4th Quarter86-87Tyrese Proctor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-88Tyrese Proctor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-90Tyrese Proctor makes two point shot (Lonzo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter88-90Jalen Johnson makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter88-93De'Andre Hunter makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dean Wade assists)
- 4th Quarter88-96Donovan Mitchell makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot (Dean Wade assists)
- 4th Quarter90-96Dyson Daniels makes 1-foot dunk
- 4th Quarter91-96Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-96Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-96Kristaps Porzingis makes 14-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter94-98Evan Mobley makes 1-foot dunk (Lonzo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter94-100Evan Mobley makes two point shot (Jaylon Tyson assists)
- 4th Quarter95-100Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-100Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-103Jaylon Tyson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
- 4th Quarter96-105Donovan Mitchell makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter96-106Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter99-106Jalen Johnson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kristaps Porzingis assists)
- 4th Quarter100-106Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-109Evan Mobley makes 25-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter102-109Kristaps Porzingis makes 5-foot two point shot (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter102-112Jaylon Tyson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Lonzo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter102-113Evan Mobley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter104-113Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes layup (Kristaps Porzingis assists)
- 4th Quarter105-113Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter105-114De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter105-115De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter107-115Dyson Daniels makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter107-116De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter107-117De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-117Jalen Johnson makes driving layup (Kristaps Porzingis assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Cleveland Cavaliers, below favours Atlanta Hawks.
Venue
- Rocket ArenaCleveland, OH
- Attendance19432
- OfficialsScott Foster, Gediminas Petraitis, Robert Hussey
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