Hawks edge Cavs, 114-111

Sports · Heat 5.2 / 10 · 2 shows · 9m airtime

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.

How 2 podcasts covered it

1. Nightcap, 2026-10-30 (5:42 to 10:18)
   Breaks down Okongwu's 29 in Atlanta's win
   Breaks down the Hawks' 114-111 win over Cleveland: Okongwu's 29 and 12, the 30-13 close to the first half, Alexander-Walker's 25. Joe Johnson calls Atlanta top four or five in the East; the other hosts push back.
   New angle: Okongwu scored 29 with 12 rebounds as Atlanta beat Cleveland 114-111.
2. The Athletic NBA Daily, 2026-10-30 (9:58 to 13:56)
   Recaps the win and debates Atlanta's roles
   Recaps the Hawks' 114-111 win over Cleveland, stressing the second night of a back-to-back for both teams and Atlanta's pressure defense wearing the Cavs down. The rest is role debate: Alexander-Walker as a secondary scorer, Dyson Daniels' fit, Wiggins' bench start.