Cavs score, injury report vs Atlanta Hawks as Donovan Mitchell is expected to play

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers remain short-handed, but a star guard will be returning to the lineup.

All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to play Sunday, Nov. 2 against the Atlanta Hawks in what could be a playoff series preview. Mitchell has been dealing with hamstring tightness. He’s going to test the hamstring during pregame warmups, and barring a setback, will play, according to coach Kenny Atkinson.

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Follow along here as the Cavs (3-3) take on the Hawks (3-3) at Rocket Arena.

Below is some pregame information.

Cavs injury report on Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill

While Mitchell is expected to play, center Jarrett Allen (finger) and Sam Merrill (hip) are out. Atkinson noted that if this was a playoff game, both would probably be available, but the Cavs don’t want to push things this early in the season.

Cavs agree to deal with Chris Livingston

The Cavs and former Buchtel player Chris Livingston have agree to terms on a two-way deal, though the team has not made the signing official.

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How can I watch/stream/listen to the Cavs vs Raptors game?

The Nov. 2 Cavs-Hawks game can be viewed locally on the FanDuel Sports Network — Ohio. It can heard on the radio on 100.7 WMMS, 1100 WTAM and S: LA MEGA 1300.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavaliers score vs Atlanta Hawks, injury update on Donovan Mitchell