For the second game in a row, the Hawks were without the services of Danilo Gallinari along with Onyeka Okongwu, leaving Atlanta thin in their big man corps. But the Hawks were looking to build off a strong start and grab a win in their first road contest of the season.
Conversely, the Cavaliers were missing guard Darius Garland. Ricky Rubio took his spot in the starting lineup alongside Collin Sexton and three other 7-footers in a unique lineup strategy from Cleveland.
It was a mildly ragged affair from the jump, with neither side seizing momentum. Trae Young had nine early points in the first quarter, including this triple which represented his 500th in his young career.