- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Cleveland Cavaliers, boasting a record of 50-29, are set to face the Atlanta Hawks, who are 45-34, at Rocket Arena this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Hawks faced off against the Knicks but fell short, losing 108-105. Atlanta managed a field goal percentage of 40.0% by hitting 38 out of 95 attempts, including 16 of 42 from long range. They converted 76.5% of their free throw attempts, making 13 of 17. On the boards, the Hawks secured 48 rebounds, 19 of which were offensive. They recorded 23 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and made 7 steals. Defensively, Atlanta allowed the Knicks to shoot 50.0% from the field on 42 of 84 attempts. New York had 29 assists and 9 steals, while pulling down 47 rebounds (12 offensive, 35 defensive) and blocking 4 shots. The Knicks matched the Hawks with a free throw percentage of 76.5%, making 13 from 17, and hitting 11 of their 33 three-point attempts. The personal fouls tally for the Hawks was 18, compared to 14 for New York.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was a standout for the Hawks, finishing with 36 points on 12 of 19 shooting while playing 39 minutes and grabbing 2 rebounds. His efficiency included a remarkable 63.2% shooting percentage and he also contributed 3 assists.
The Hawks come into this game with a record of 45-34. On average, they commit 14.2 turnovers per game and average 19.6 fouls. Collectively, Atlanta pulls down 43.5 rebounds each game and leads the league with 2,390 assists this season. The Hawks hit 37.1% of their 3-point attempts (1,156 out of 3,115) and have a free throw percentage of 77.6%. They score an impressive 118.4 points per game, ranking 6th in the NBA, while shooting 47.4% from the field.
Defensively, Atlanta forces 16.2 turnovers per game and typically commits 18.6 fouls. They limit opponents to a 35.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc and currently stand 17th in the league for points allowed per game (115.8). The Hawks allow a field goal percentage of 47.3% (3,335 of 7,057) and give up an average of 45.3 rebounds. They rank 15th in assisting the opposition, having conceded 2,104 assists this season.
In their last matchup, the Cavaliers secured a victory over the Grizzlies with a final score of 142-126. Cleveland allowed Memphis to gather 31 rebounds (8 offensive) but managed to shoot 49.2% from deep, going 29 of 59. They were successful on 7 of 10 free throw attempts (70.0%). The Grizzlies made 45 of their 94 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 47.9%. The Cavaliers finished the game shooting 58.4%, hitting 52 of 89 attempts. From long range, they nailed 12 out of 32 shots (37.5%) and went 26 for 37 at the charity stripe for 70.3%. Memphis committed 27 fouls, giving the Cavaliers 37 free throw attempts, and the Cavaliers recorded 12 steals and 48 total rebounds (35 defensive, 13 offensive).
Evan Mobley played a key role for the Cavaliers, converting 9 of 11 shots for 81.8% and grabbing 6 rebounds. He finished the game with 24 points in just 26 minutes, adding 4 assists.
The Cavaliers hold a record of 50-29 this season. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 48.1%, ranking 7th in the NBA. Cleveland has scored a total of 9,447 points this season (119.6 per game) and are averaging 44.3 rebounds. They dish out 28.4 assists per game, placing them 8th in the league, and turn the ball over 13.9 times per game. The Cavaliers commit an average of 19.7 fouls and maintain a 77.4% free throw percentage.
Defensively, the Cavaliers rank 15th in points allowed per game (115.3). They force 15.1 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field (8th overall). Cleveland limits opponents to a 37.1% success rate from behind the arc, with teams converting 79.7% of their free throws. They concede an average of 26.9 assists and 43.3 rebounds, ranking 16th and 13th, respectively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back Atlanta
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