Nov 5, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) shoots the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jeff Green (left) pressures him during the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Hawks won 117-115. Photo Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
CLEVELAND — Dennis Schroder scored 28 points and the depleted Atlanta Hawks stopped their eight-game losing streak in stunning fashion by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115 on Sunday afternoon.
The Hawks built a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter but nearly let it slip away. Channing Frye missed a 3-pointer with one second to go that would have won it for Cleveland, and Dwyane Wade’s missed tip-in at the buzzer would have tied it.
The Hawks, who were without five rotation players, had not won since opening night.
The Cavaliers have lost five of their last six games. LeBron James scored 10 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Kyle Korver added 19 of his 23 points in the fourth and Wade finished with 25 points.
Heat 104, Clippers 101
LOS ANGELES — Hassan Whiteside had 21 points and 17 rebounds to help Miami hold off Los Angeles.
The win allowed the Heat to snap a four-game losing streak to the Clippers.
Blake Griffin led the Clippers with 23 points and Lou Williams had 22 off the bench. DeAndre Jordan collected 10 points and 19 rebounds.
