Jalen Johnson closes in on 4,000 career points
Atlanta Hawks meet Cleveland Cavaliers at State Farm Arena, Thursday 11:00am (NBA). Cleveland Cavaliers have won 56 of the 102 meetings with Atlanta Hawks since 2001.
The big picture
Atlanta Hawks come in 13th on the ladder; Cleveland Cavaliers are 17th. Atlanta Hawks have the higher position to protect.
Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.
Cleveland Cavaliers are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 119.2 points for and 114.7 against.
Form
Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.
Cleveland Cavaliers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia 76ers 119–95.
Atlanta Hawks arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 102 times on our records since 2001: Atlanta Hawks 46, Cleveland Cavaliers 56.
Last time out (2026-27), Atlanta Hawks won 114–111 at State Farm Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Cleveland Cavaliers by 34 points in 2006-07 (110–76).
Players to watch
For Atlanta Hawks, watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker (22.3 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jalen Johnson (18.3 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Cleveland Cavaliers, watch Donovan Mitchell (22.6 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27) and Evan Mobley (19.1 points a game, 72 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Johnson is 12 points short of 4,000 for their career.
At State Farm Arena
Atlanta Hawks have won 17 of their last 22 at State Farm Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Atlanta Hawks have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
