Who’s Playing
Atlanta @ Cleveland
Current Records: Atlanta 1-0; Cleveland 0-1
What to Know
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t won a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks since Oct. 23 of last year, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Friday. Cleveland will take on Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse after having had a few days off. The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close contest.
The Cavaliers came up short against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, falling 115-108. Cleveland’s loss came about despite a quality game from point guard Darius Garland, who had 34 points and five assists.
Meanwhile, everything went Atlanta’s way against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday as they made off with a 132-103 win. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Atlanta had established a 102-76 advantage. Among those leading the charge for them was center Clint Capela, who posted a double-double on 17 rebounds and 15 points in addition to three blocks. That makes it three consecutive games in which Capela has had at least 13 rebounds.
Cleveland found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 131-107 punch to the gut against the Hawks in the teams’ previous meeting last month. Maybe the Cavaliers will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: ESPN
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $33.00
Odds
The Hawks are a slight 2-point favorite against the Cavaliers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hawks as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Cleveland have won 17 out of their last 27 games against Atlanta.
- Mar 31, 2022 – Atlanta 131 vs. Cleveland 107
- Feb 15, 2022 – Atlanta 124 vs. Cleveland 116
- Dec 31, 2021 – Atlanta 121 vs. Cleveland 118
- Oct 23, 2021 – Cleveland 101 vs. Atlanta 95
- Mar 14, 2021 – Atlanta 100 vs. Cleveland 82
- Feb 23, 2021 – Cleveland 112 vs. Atlanta 111
- Jan 02, 2021 – Cleveland 96 vs. Atlanta 91
- Feb 12, 2020 – Cleveland 127 vs. Atlanta 105
- Dec 23, 2019 – Cleveland 121 vs. Atlanta 118
- Dec 29, 2018 – Atlanta 111 vs. Cleveland 108
- Oct 30, 2018 – Cleveland 136 vs. Atlanta 114
- Oct 21, 2018 – Atlanta 133 vs. Cleveland 111
- Feb 09, 2018 – Cleveland 123 vs. Atlanta 107
- Dec 12, 2017 – Cleveland 123 vs. Atlanta 114
- Nov 30, 2017 – Cleveland 121 vs. Atlanta 114
- Nov 05, 2017 – Atlanta 117 vs. Cleveland 115
- Apr 09, 2017 – Atlanta 126 vs. Cleveland 125
- Apr 07, 2017 – Atlanta 114 vs. Cleveland 100
- Mar 03, 2017 – Cleveland 135 vs. Atlanta 130
- Nov 08, 2016 – Atlanta 110 vs. Cleveland 106
- May 08, 2016 – Cleveland 100 vs. Atlanta 99
- May 06, 2016 – Cleveland 121 vs. Atlanta 108
- May 04, 2016 – Cleveland 123 vs. Atlanta 98
- May 02, 2016 – Cleveland 104 vs. Atlanta 93
- Apr 11, 2016 – Cleveland 109 vs. Atlanta 94
- Apr 01, 2016 – Cleveland 110 vs. Atlanta 108
- Nov 21, 2015 – Cleveland 109 vs. Atlanta 97
