There were nights when it appeared Toni Kukoc might never get his game back. But never is a long time, and Saturday night the veteran forward reminded us of how good he can be when he is healthy.

Kukoc sank nine of 11 shots, including four of six on 3-pointers, for 23 points as the Hawks worked back from a game-long deficit to beat Cleveland for the second time this season, 84-81. On Nov. 29, Kukoc had his game of the season to date, 24 points against the Cavs. "A Cavs killer," coach John Lucas called him.