The top performers from the Hawks’ 109-94 loss to the Cavaliers Monday:

Three key players

LeBron James: The Cavaliers all-world forward had 34 points, on 13 of 16 shooting, with six rebounds and six assists. He didn't play the entire fourth quarter.

Kyrie Irving: The Cavaliers point guard scored a game-high 35 points, although he needed 14 of 28 shooting to do it

Kent Bazemore: The Hawks small forward had a team high 23 points, including a career-high five 3-pointers. Only two points came after halftime.