Cleveland ended the first month of 2025 the same they ended it: with a win.
Donovan Mitchell poured 24 points after his two Cavalier teammates got selected as All-Star reserves in a commanding 137-115 home romp over the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, January 31.
THE SPIDA NO-LOOK.
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2025
THE MOBLEY POSTER JAM.#NBAAllStar teammates putting on a show on TNT!
Darius Garland added a team-high 26 markers while Evan Mobley finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds as Cleveland (39-9) broke the game wide open in the third frame and claimed a third straight win.
dg was just by himself fr.@dariusgarland22 | #LetEmKnow
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 31, 2025
Alongside Mitchell who was voted as a starter, Garland earned a second career All-Star nod while Mobley will make his debut in the mid-season basketball spectacle.
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It marked the first time since 2017 that Cleveland sent three players to the All-Star Game with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love still on the team.
Meanwhile, reigning top overall pick Zaccharie Risacher connected on his first seven shots and churned 30 points but the Hawks lost seven straight after winning three straight.
A perfect 1st half for the No. 1 overall pick 🔋
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2025
20 PTS | 7-7 FGM | 3-3 3PM
Zaccharie Risacher (19) is the first teenager to score 20+ PTS on 100 FG% in a half in the play-by-play era (1997-98).
Cleveland hosts the Dallas Mavericks (26-22) next while Atlanta aims to end their skid in visiting the Indiana Pacers (26-20).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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