Apr 24, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY SportsRaj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Live Score, Analysis for Game 1

David KenyonMay 2, 2016

Cavaliers 104, Hawks 93—Final

The Cleveland Cavaliers coughed up an 18-point lead but executed late for a 104-93 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

LeBron James powered home a breakaway dunk to give Cleveland a commanding 72-54 advantage in the third quarter. However, Atlanta ripped off a 35-15 run to edge ahead.

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The Cavs responded during the final 4:10, though, using a 17-5 spurt to seal the win. LeBron scored 25 points, and Kyrie Irving added 21. Cleveland connected on 15 of its 31 three-point attempts.

Dennis Schroder netted a playoff-best 27 points and dished six assists, but the Hawks couldn't overcome a tough night from beyond the arc. They hit just 11-of-34 trifectas, and sharpshooter Kyle Korver only hoisted one shot.

Cleveland earned a 1-0 advantage in the second-round Eastern Conference series.

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