Tristan Thompson had 27 points (16 in the paint) and 11 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Atlanta Hawks 127-105 to end a 6-game losing streak.
The Cavaliers led by as many as 23, pulling away with a 27-5 run in the first quarter.
Larry Nance Jr. had a career-high 23 points, 12 rebounds and 3 steals on 8 for 11 shooting, and Collin Sexton added 23 points (7 during a 12-0 run in the first quarter) and 6 assists. The Cavaliers had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Hawks, Trae Young had 27 points and 12 assists, and John Collins added 23 points on 9 for 12 shooting.
The Cavaliers shot 51.1% from the field to the Hawks’ 42.9% and outscored them 52-25 off the bench. The Hawks gave up 17 offensive rebounds, about 5 more than usual for the shots the Cavaliers missed.