Cavs vs. Hawks: preview, odds, injury report, TV

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cavs (17-1) host the Atlanta Hawks (7-11) on Wednesday at 7:00 PM Eastern at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in the first leg of a home-and-home series, with a rematch in Atlanta on Friday.

Cleveland, who has the NBA’s best record, will look to maintain its dominance and sharpen its execution against a Hawks team on a three-game skid.

For Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, it’s another chance to showcase their elite backcourt synergy against Dyson Daniels, who has emerged as one of the league’s best defensive guards, averaging 3.1 steals per game. match. Meanwhile, the battle in the paint will feature Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen matching Clint Capela’s rebounding prowess and defensive presence.

If the Cavs can create early separation, it could open the door for role players like Luke Travers and JT Thor to get valuable minutes. With this series presenting a test of focus and maturity, Cleveland will aim not only to bank wins, but also to strengthen the habits necessary for a deep playoff run.