The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Atlanta on Thursday night for an Eastern Conference showdown against the Hawks at State Farm Arena.
Apr 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Cleveland enters the matchup looking to build momentum in the opening weeks of the 2026-27 NBA season. Donovan Mitchell remains the centerpiece of the Cavaliers’ offense, using his scoring ability and playmaking to create opportunities for his teammates. Evan Mobley gives Cleveland a versatile presence on both ends of the floor, while Jarrett Allen provides interior defense and rebounding. The Cavaliers will look to establish their physicality early and control the paint against an Atlanta team capable of putting points on the board in a hurry.
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