In the final play-in game in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to storm back in the second half and beat the Cavaliers 107–101 in Cleveland on Friday night.
With the victory, Atlanta will advance to the playoffs as the eight seed and will take on top-seeded Miami in the first round, beginning Sunday in South Beach.
Hawks guard Trae Young was the story of the night, as he scored 32 second-half points to lead the charge and push Atlanta over the top. Young finished with a game-high 38 points on 13-of-25 shooting from the floor.
