If that's the case, wonder who that guy was wearing the No. 1 jersey the last two months?

"The hurt-foot guy," Gibson joked.

He came into Saturday's game averaging 7.7 points and 2.1 rebounds. He's shooting 38 percent from the field, a considerable dip from his 43 percent coming into the 2008-09 season.

Gibson's specialty -- the 3-point shot -- has also failed him. He's shooting 36.9 percent from behind the arc. He came into this season shooting 43.4 percent from the 3-point line and was known as one of the most dangerous long-range shooters in the league.

The third-year pro has steadfastly blamed the slippage on an injury to his big toe.

"It's been a long process," Gibson said. "The way I feel right now has been great. I'm trying to stay away from other people's feet and shoes so I won't bang it again."

He took a baby step back from his season-long struggle with a modest eight-point effort in Thursday's 97-92 overtime victory over Portland. He made two of four from behind the arc.

Cavaliers forward LeBron James said Gibson wasn't thinking about anything. He was simply catching and shooting.

Gibson, 23, said it wasn't a matter of thinking too much. He said his toe was the reason for his lack of production and why coach Mike Brown was forced to bench him for two games.

"Even though I'm only 6-2 1/2, I need all of my legs when I shoot the basketball," he said. "Without my foot, it was tough for me. I left a lot of shots short. I blame it on my foot. I'm not a guy who makes excuses. I'm close to being 100 percent.

"I was always one step slow. It was a big adjustment. I'm glad to be healthy."

Brown said recently that the toe had no bearing on his decision to sit Gibson.

"Daniel has played great the entire year," Brown said. "The only thing he hasn't done is make shots. I talked to him about that. He's a guy who is capable because he's done that in the past."

CAVALIERS 102, HAWKS 96: In a matchup of the two hottest teams in the league, Cleveland rolled to its eighth consecutive victory.

The Cavaliers had a 24-point lead early in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena, as they stopped the Hawks' seven-game winning streak. The Cavs (56-13) are one win from matching their franchise record.

Atlanta trailed 40-16 with 8:56 left in the second quarter.

Forward LeBron James had 22 points for the Cavs. He added seven rebounds, five assists and three steals.

Guard Mo Williams made three of four shots from 3-point range en route to a team-high 24 points.

Hawks coach Mike Woodson was ejected by official Joe Forte with 6:30 left in the third. Guard Mike Bibby and forward Josh Smith also earned technicals.

"We shouldn't even be talking to the refs," Hawks forward/center Al Horford said.

Cavs center Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored the 10,000th point of his career in the first quarter. He finished with 16 points.