The Cleveland Cavaliers are heating up at the perfect time. Led by a dominant performance from their stars, they held off a resilient Atlanta Hawks team 122-116 on Wednesday night to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Donovan Mitchell was the engine, pouring in 31 points, while Evan Mobley delivered a monster double-double with 22 points and a career-high-tying 19 rebounds, controlling the paint on both ends. James Harden added 21 points as the Cavs won their fourth straight game, continuing their late-season surge.

This victory was a testament to Cleveland's resilience. After trailing by 11 late in the first half, they unleashed a decisive 17-3 run bridging the second and third quarters, completely flipping the game's momentum. A dominant 44-point third quarter gave them a commanding lead they would not relinquish.

The Hawks, fighting for playoff positioning themselves, refused to go quietly. A late 18-2 surge, fueled by Nickeil Alexander-Walker's 25 points off the bench, cut the deficit to just two points in the final minute. However, a crucial defensive stop and clutch free throws from Mitchell sealed the deal for Cleveland.

With the win, the Cavaliers (51-29) locked in a top-four finish in the East and sit just half a game behind the New York Knicks for the coveted third seed. The battle for playoff seeding continues as these two teams meet again Friday in Atlanta for their final regular-season clash.