Onyeka Okongwu has 29 points and 12 rebounds as Hawks beat Cavs 114-111 to snap skid

ATLANTA (AP) — Onyeka Okongwu scored a season-high 29 points and had 12 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

Atlanta snapped a three-game losing streak to improve to 3-3, and halted Cleveland's three-game winning streak. The Cavs are 3-2.

Donovan Mitchell cut Atlanta's lead to one on a driving layup with 20.6 seconds remaining. Nickeil Alexander-Walker made two free throws with 15.3 left to take the lead back to three and Mitchell got two potential tying looks off on the final possession, but misfired on both.

Alexander-Walker added 25 points for Atlanta, and Aaron Wiggins scored 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting off the bench.

James Harden led Cleveland with 24 points, followed by Mitchell with 22. Sam Merrill shot 4 of 8 from 3-point range for the Cavaliers.

Cleveland darted out to a 15-point first quarter lead, the fourth consecutive game the Hawks have trailed by at least 15 points.

Atlanta's 16 first-quarter points were its lowest mark for any period so far this season, but it quickly turned the tables by forcing Cleveland into its joint-lowest scoring quarter of the season, also with 16.

Atlanta rallied with a 19-2 run in the second quarter, flipping a 35-24 deficit into a 43-37 lead.

The game was the second half of a doubleheader at State Farm Arena after the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals.

Cavaliers: At Milwaukee on Saturday night.

Hawks: At New Orleans on Saturday night.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Tyrese Proctor (24) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Aaron Wiggins (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson reacts after being called for traveling during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Peyton Watson (8) loses the ball out of bounds against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden, center, drives against Atlanta Hawks forwards Onyeka Okongwu (17) and Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, is fouled by Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey is doubtful to play against the Raiders on Sunday because of a groin injury, likely leaving New York's defense — called out this week by Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty — without their sacks leader.

Bailey didn't practice Friday, the third straight day he sat out, and coach Aaron Glenn said he will likely be a game-time decision. He was hurt during the Jets' 28-25 loss to Miami last Sunday. Bailey finished the game, but reported discomfort with his groin on Monday.

Bailey has been a bright spot for the Jets, who'll try to stop a two-game skid when they face the Raiders, who have dropped four in a row. The No. 2 overall pick in April joined Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher as the only players since 2000 to have at least 5 1/2 sacks and 35 tackles in their first seven NFL games.

It's a big blow to a defense that will also be without two other starters, with defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat (knee) and edge rusher Joseph Ossai (ankle) also ruled out by Glenn.

The coach followed his players in shrugging off comments by Jeanty, who was critical Wednesday of New York’s defense by saying it has “a couple guys out there that don’t really want to tackle.”

“Well, we’ve got to play on Sunday,” Glenn said. “So, that’s the reaction.”

Jeanty, averaging just 3.1 yards per carry in his second season for Las Vegas’ 31st-ranked ground game, said he thought the Raiders could get their rushing offense in gear this weekend.

Linebacker Demario Davis said it’s purely “bulletin board material” and he’s focused on what happens on the field. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick echoed those comments, saying he gets no added motivation from it.

“Listen, this is the NFL and I get that everybody’s motivated by certain things,” Glenn said. “But I mean, your true motivation is each week you get a chance to play. I think that’s about it. But words are always said between the players and that’s just what it is. So our guys will be ready to play.”

With Bailey appearing to be out, preseason standout Nate Lynn will likely see more snaps in New York's pass-rushing rotation, along with Kingsley Enagbare and Will McDonald.

“He's going to have to play more and he's going to play well, he will,” Glenn said of Lynn.

Sweat, the Jets' top run-stuffing force on the defensive line, was injured late in the second quarter last Sunday in New York's 28-25 loss to Miami. The Jets rank 24th in the league against the run, giving up 127.7 yards per game.

“Losing any key player of that magnitude ... it's always a huge deal for us,” Glenn said. “But the thing is, we've got guys behind him that are going to to come in and do a good job for us.”

Rookie Darrell Jackson Jr., a fourth-round pick out of Florida State, is likely to see increased playing time in Sweat's absence. Veteran Jack Heflin could also see more snaps.

Ossai has already missed two games with an ankle issue, and Glenn said he and Sweat will be evaluated on a weekly basis.

Running back Breece Hall (quadriceps) and left guard Dylan Parham (knee) are listed as questionable for the game. Both have missed the last four games. Hall was a limited participant at practice, while Parham was full for the first time since being injured.

Braelon Allen, who has filled in nicely for Hall as the top option out of the backfield, is a full go after being limited Wednesday with an ankle ailment.

Backup offensive lineman Max Mitchell will miss a second game in a row while he remains in concussion protocol.

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New York Jets defensive lineman T'vondre Sweat (99) and linebacker Jamien Sherwood, right, tackle New England Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson, center, during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets edge David Bailey (31) stands on the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)