Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland's status for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks remains uncertain. His absence could increase the pressure on teammate Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs, 38-9, aim to avenge prior losses to a Hawks team missing key players.

Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 16 points and 10 rebounds after both were named All-Star reserves, helping the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 137-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Darius Garland celebrated his call-up to the NBA All-Star game with a 26-point display as the Cleveland Cavaliers buried the Atlanta Hawks, 137-115, to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference.

The Atlanta Hawks were 2-0 this season against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the Cavs changed that tonight, despite a very good performance from No. 1 pick Zacch

Although they dealt with the second game back-to-back, the Cavs showed no sign of fatigue at home against the Hawks.

All-Star reserves were announced tonight and Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was not among the ones who were selected. Young is the league leader

Hawks Top Performers Trae Young – 15 points, 10 assists, 2 3PM Zaccharie Risacher – 30 points, 5 3PM, 11-14 FG De’Andre Hunter – 25 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists Cavaliers Top Performers Darius Garland – 26 points,

Mitchell was once more the talisman, combining with Darius Garland for 65 of ... In Boston, Trae Young scored 28 points as the Atlanta Hawks upset the NBA champion Boston Celtics 119-115 in ...

Sixers torched Cleveland’s defense for most of the night. Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Ty Jerome combined for 96 points and it wasn’t enough. Tyrese Maxey defends Darius Garland with ...

Atlanta looks to stop its six-game skid with a victory against Cleveland. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.