Trae Young’s 22 Assists Help Hawks Stun Cavaliers 135–124, Only Cleveland’s 2nd Loss This Season

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young drives on Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. David Dermer/AP Photo

CLEVELAND—Trae Young had a career-high 22 assists — the most in the NBA this season — and scored 20 points as the Atlanta Hawks handed Cleveland just its second loss this season, beating the Cavaliers 135–124 on Thursday night.

The Cavs fell to 17–2 and lost for the first time in 11 home games.