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Hawks turn season around, snapping losing streak against Cavaliers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 6:23 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Hawks turn season around, snapping losing streak against Cavaliers

Summary

The Atlanta Hawks broke a three-game losing streak with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 30, 2026. After a slow start, the Hawks scored 30 points in the second quarter while limiting the Cavaliers to 16. Head coach Quin Snyder highlighted the importance of mental toughness and offensive execution in turning the game around. Onyeka Okongwu contributed significantly, making crucial plays and increasing his three-point shooting success. The Hawks maintained their lead throughout the second half despite a late push by the Cavaliers.

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By the Numbers

•Hawks had lost three consecutive games before this matchup.
•They scored 30 points in the second quarter to regain momentum.
•Okongwu made 4-of-6 three-pointers and secured key rebounds.
•Aaron Wiggins contributed 20 points off the bench.
•Cavaliers narrowed the lead to one point late in the game.

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6:23 AMYahoo Sports — Hawks’ Quin Snyder reveals ‘growth’ moment that helped break three-game losing streak

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ATLANTA – After starting the season 2-0, the Atlanta Hawks had lost their last three games coming into their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They’ve had several problems throughout the course of the week, but nothing was bigger than making shots, which in turn bled into their defense not getting stops when they needed. It looked like that […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder reveals ‘growth’ moment that helped break three-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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