The Atlanta Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-111 on October 29, 2026, behind Onyeka Okongwu's 29 points and 12 rebounds and a 30-13 run to close the first half. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 25. The discussion is whether Atlanta belongs in the East's top four or five, with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson pushing back and Donovan Mitchell's late looks nearly forcing overtime.