Hawks' Trae Young Records 22 Assists in Win

The Atlanta Hawks achieved a surprising 135-124 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking Cleveland's first home loss of the season. Trae Young delivered a standout performance with a career-high 22 assists, the highest in the NBA this season, along with 20 points. De'Andre Hunter contributed 26 points, while Jalen Johnson added 22, helping the Hawks end a three-game losing streak. Despite Donovan Mitchell's 30 points and Evan Mobley's double-double for Cleveland, the Hawks capitalized on critical plays in the game's final moments, including Young's clutch 39-foot three-pointer. This win improved Atlanta's record to 8-11, while Cleveland fell to 17-2, missing the chance to start the season with an 18-1 record. Young's performance not only highlighted his playmaking ability but also solidified his role as a key player for the Hawks, as he demonstrated in a tense fourth quarter.