April 8, 2026 11:03 am EDT
The Cleveland Cavaliers (50-29) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Atlanta Hawks (45-34) on April 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena.
How to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Venue: Rocket Arena
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN, FDSOH, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, WUAB, FDSSE, WANF, Peachtree Sports Network
Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA League Pass
Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
Atlanta vs. Cleveland odds
Injury reportsCavaliers
James Harden: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Dean Wade: Questionable (Ankle),
Jaylon Tyson: Questionable (Toe),
Donovan Mitchell: Questionable (Ankle),
Thomas Bryant: Day-To-Day (Calf)
Hawks
Jock Landale: Out (Ankle)
Stats to know
The Cavaliers score 119.6 points per game (only 3.8 more points than the 115.8 the Hawks allow).
The Hawks put up an average of 118.4 points per game. That’s only 3.1 more points than the 115.3 the Cavaliers allow.
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