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Jalen Johnson’s triple-double and the Hawks’ late 7-0 burst sealed a 130-123 win over the Cavaliers in Friday’s NBA Cup game, highlighted by Zaccharie Risacher’s go-ahead corner 3 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s dagger moments later.

Cleveland had the Hawks on the ropes late, but Atlanta closed the final 2:03 on a shutout and looked as connected as they have all month.

Do you think this kind of finishing stretch — Johnson’s playmaking, Risacher’s confidence, and the defensive stops when it mattered — is something the Hawks can build on moving forward?