Game Summary
The Cavaliers will continue their five-game homestand tonight as they take on the Atlanta Hawks for the second of four matchups this season. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Cleveland (14-9) has won nine straight games over the Eastern Conference and are 12-3 overall against the East this season. Their .800 win percentage against the East is the highest among all Eastern Conference teams. The Cavs are 9-2 in their last 11 games and have won six straight contests at Quicken Loans Arena.
During their home winning streak, the Wine and Gold have outscored their opponents by an average of 14.3 points per game (106.8 to 92.5). The Cavs offense is shooting .506 from the floor and averaging 25.0 assists to 12.5 turnovers. Defensively, Cleveland has limited its opponents to .447 shooting from the field, including .324 from the three-point line over their last six home games.
Atlanta (17-7) has won 10 of their last 11 games including a 93-86 victory against the Chicago Bulls in their most recent matchup on Monday.
Much of the Hawks early season success has been predicated on their ball movement. They have 20 or more assists in all but two games, and have assisted on a league-best 67.4 percent of their field goals this season.
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Probable Starters/Status Update*presented by Cleveland Clinic
Status Update: Mike Miller, (Concussion, Probable), Kevin Love, (Illness, Questionable)
Hawks: PG - Jeff Teague, SG - Kyle Korver, SF - DeMarre Carroll PF - Paul Millsap, C - Al Horford
Status Update: (Hawks) - Pero Antic, (Flu-Like Symptoms, Questionable)
*Subject to change
Head-to-Head Matchup
In two teams' first meeting at The Q on Nov. 15, the Wine and Gold defeated Atlanta 127-94 after becoming the first team in NBA history to shoot a perfect 9-9 from the three-point line in a single quarter en route to a franchise-record 19 triples in the game.
The Cavs also connected on their first 11 three pointers, becoming the first team since Detroit hit their first 11 treys at Denver on March 21, 2012. Cleveland, who led by as many as 43 points, assisted on 21 of its first 23 field goals and dished out 39 helpers on 49 makes for the game. (Elias Sports Bureau)
The Cavs trail the all-time series against the Hawks 96-114 (61-46 Home, 35-68 Road).
Where to Catch the Action
TV: FOX Sports Ohio, Radio: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 FM La Mega, AM 1590 WAKR (Akron)
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On Deck
After tonight’s game, the Wine & Gold will continue their homestand as they host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET.