Venue & Game Details
Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: FDSSE / FDSOH, NBA Cup group stage matchup
Team Recent Form
Cleveland Cavaliers:
10–6 in conference play.
Averaging 118.8 PPG (10th in NBA) while allowing 114.8 PPG (13th defensively).
Last 10 games: 6–4, averaging 117.8 points, shooting 46.2%.
Atlanta Hawks:
5–6 vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
Averaging 117.1 PPG (17th in NBA) while allowing 115.3 PPG (15th defensively).
Last 10 games: 7–3, averaging 119.5 points, shooting 50.4%.
Injury Report
Cavaliers:
Darius Garland (toe) – day‑to‑day
Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) – day‑to‑day
Sam Merrill (hand) – day‑to‑day
Max Strus (foot) – out
Jarrett Allen (finger) – day‑to‑day
Dean Wade (knee) – day‑to‑day
Hawks:
Trae Young (knee) – out
De’Andre Hunter (hamstring) – day‑to‑day
Player Matchups
Donovan Mitchell (CLE): Averaging 29.9 PPG, 5.5 APG, centerpiece of Cavs’ offense.
Kristaps Porzingis (CLE): Averaging 22.0 PPG over last 10 games, key frontcourt scorer.
Jalen Johnson (ATL): Averaging 21.5 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 7.0 APG, filling playmaking void with Young out.
Larry Nance Jr. (CLE): Providing spacing with 2.0 made threes per game.
Series History
Cavaliers defeated Hawks 117–109 on Nov 2, 2025, Mitchell scored 37 points.
Cleveland has won 2 of last 3 meetings dating back to 2024.
Historically, series is competitive, but Cavs’ current roster depth gives them edge.
Betting Trends
Cavaliers are 11–5 when favored on the moneyline, winning 68.8% of those games.
Hawks have won 5 of 8 games as underdogs this season.
Combined scoring averages (235.9 PPG) sit slightly below the 238.5 total.
Cavs are 7–5 ATS when scoring more than 115 points; Hawks are 7–4 ATS when scoring more than 114 points.
Summary
The Cavaliers (12–7) enter as favorites with Donovan Mitchell in MVP‑level form, while the Hawks (11–8) must adjust without Trae Young. Expect Cleveland’s depth and defense to control pace, with Mitchell and Porzingis leading the way.
Game Odds
Cleveland Cavaliers – 5.5
Alanta Hawks 240.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 27, 2025
