Onyeka Okongwu’s unbelievable rebounding boost solved major Hawks problem

Atlanta's center dominated Cleveland on the boards - something unexpected for most.

By Zach Langley · Soaring Down South

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 6:12 PM

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Zach Langley argues Onyeka Okongwu's rebounding dominance resolved a major weakness in Atlanta's win over Cleveland.
Okongwu finished the victory against the Cavaliers with 12 rebounds and a season-high 29 points.
The Hawks center posted 11 points and seven rebounds in the first half before making two third-quarter three-pointers.

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Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu delivered an outstanding performance to lead his team past the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Okongwu recorded 12 rebounds and scored a season-high 29 points, helping Atlanta overcome a recent stretch of poor rebounding against contending teams.

Zach Langley of Soaring Down South argues that Okongwu's relentless effort on the glass helped hide Atlanta's frontcourt size disadvantage against a massive Cleveland roster. Okongwu paced the team with 11 points and seven rebounds in the first half and added two third-quarter three-pointers to secure the victory.

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