Game Summary
The Cavaliers will play their final road game of the 2014 calendar year tonight when they face the Atlanta Hawks for the third time this season. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Cleveland (18-12) has won 11 of the last 14 games against the Eastern Conference. On the season, they are 14-6 against the East, which includes a 6-2 record on the road.
The Wine and Gold have won 13 of 18 games overall and is 8-4 against teams that are above .500 this season. Since Nov. 24, the Cavs are holding teams to 97.2 points, the 3rd-lowest in the NBA over that stretch.
Atlanta (22-8) is currently in first place in the Southeast Division and second overall in the Eastern Conference (trailing Toronto by 1.5 games).
The Hawks own a 13-3 record at Philips Arena this season, which is the second-best home mark in the Eastern Conference. The 13 home wins are fourth most in the NBA.
Atlanta is 15-2 (.882) over their last 17 games, including an 8-1 (.889) record at home.
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Probable Starters/Status Update*presented by Cleveland Clinic
Status Update: LeBron James, (Left Knee Soreness, Questionable), Shawn Marion, (Left Ankle Sprain, Questionable), Kyrie Irving, (Left Knee Contusion, Probable), Anderson Varejao, (Torn Left Achilles Tendon, Out)
Hawks: PG - Jeff Teague, SG - Kyle Korver, SF - DeMarre Carroll PF - Paul Millsap, C - Al Horford
Status Update: (Hawks) - None to Report
*Subject to change
Head-to-Head Matchup
The two teams have split their first two matchups this season. They will wrap up their regular season series on March 6th at Philips Arena.
The Cavaliers trail the all-time series against the Hawks 96-115 (61-47 Home, 35-68 Road).
Where to Catch the Action
TV: FOX Sports Ohio, WUAB, NBATV, Radio: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 FM La Mega, AM 1590 WAKR (Akron)
Tune into #CavsLive on FOX Sports Ohio starting at 7:00 p.m.
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On Deck
After tonight’s game, the Cavaliers return to Cleveland to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET.