By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — John Collins scored 22 points, Danilo Gallinari had 20, including a 3-pointer that helped Atlanta extend its lead in the fourth quarter, and the Hawks beat the Cavaliers 100-82.
The Hawks took their fifth consecutive win under interim coach Nate McMillan.
The Hawks led only 69-66 before opening the final period with 12 unanswered points to stretch the advantage to 15 points.
Gallinari’s 3-pointer during the run gave Atlanta its first double-digits lead at 77-66.
Collins set a season high with 13 rebounds. Trae Young scored 14 points.
Collin Sexton had 15 points in the Cavaliers’ third consecutive loss.