Third quarter report
The Hawks have overcome an early deficit to regain the lead in this game. They have a bit of cushion as they currently lead the Cavaliers 91-73.
If the Hawks keep playing like this, they will increase their record to 9-11 in no time. On the other hand, the Cavaliers will have to settle for a 17-3 record unless things change (and quickly).
Who is playing
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks
Current records: Cleveland 17-2, Atlanta 8-11
How to watch
- When: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 2:30 pm ET
- Where: State Farm Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: NBA TV
- Continue: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $39.95
What to know
The Cavaliers have enjoyed a three-game homestand, but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will venture away from home to challenge the Atlanta Hawks at 2:30 pm ET on Friday at State Farm Arena. The Cavaliers show off some offensive muscle, as they have averaged 123.5 points per game this season.
The Cavaliers were supposed to be heading into the game coming off a big win against the Hawks, but things went a little different in their matchup on Wednesday. The Cavaliers fell 135-124 to the Hawks. Cleveland was up 27-8 in the first but couldn’t hold on to the lead.
The Hawks’ victory was a true team effort, with many players putting in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jalen Johnson, who nearly had a double-double with 22 points and nine rebounds. The team also received help courtesy of Trae Young, who had a double-double with 20 points and 22 assists.
The Hawks were working as a unit and finished the game with 39 assists (ranked fourth in assists per game overall). That’s the most assists they’ve posted since March.
Cleveland’s loss ended a ten-game winning streak at home and dropped them to 17-2. As for Atlanta, they moved to 8-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Keep an eye on the goal in Friday’s game: the Cavaliers have been dynamite from deep this season, having made 40.8% of their three-pointers per game. It’s a different story for the Hawks, however, as they have only made 34.8% of their three-pointers this season. Given the Cavaliers’ considerable advantage in that area, the Hawks will need to find a way to close that gap.
Odd
Cleveland is a solid 6-point favorite against Atlanta, according to the latest NBA Odds.
The line has shifted a bit toward the Cavaliers, as the game began with the Cavaliers as 3.5-point favorites.
Bettors expect fireworks from the offense and set the over/under at 245.5 points.
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History of the series
Atlanta has won 6 of its last 10 games against Cleveland.
- November 27, 2024: Atlanta 135 vs. Cleveland 124
- March 6, 2024: Atlanta 112 vs. cleveland 101
- January 20, 2024: Cleveland 116 vs. Atlanta 95
- December 16, 2023: Cleveland 127 vs. Atlanta 119
- November 28, 2023: Cleveland 128 vs. Atlanta 105
- March 28, 2023: Atlanta 120 vs. Cleveland 118
- February 24, 2023: Atlanta 136 vs. Cleveland 119
- November 21, 2022: Cleveland 114 vs. Atlanta 102
- April 15, 2022: Atlanta 107 vs. cleveland 101
- March 31, 2022: Atlanta 131 vs. Cleveland 107
