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Cavaliers vs Hawks: Rematch Set for Friday After Hawks’ Stunning Upset
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks are set to clash again on Friday, November 29, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, just two days after the Hawks pulled off a surprising 135-124 victory over the Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. This rematch is part of the Emirates NBA Cup and holds significant implications for the standings in East Group C.
In their previous encounter, the Hawks, led by De'Andre Hunter‘s 26 points off the bench, Jalen Johnson‘s 22 points and nine rebounds, and Trae Young‘s 20 points and career-high 22 assists, managed to overcome a 19-point deficit in the first quarter. The Hawks’ bench played a crucial role, outscoring the Cavaliers’ bench 62-28, with contributions from Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kobe Bufkin.
The Cavaliers, despite their strong season with a 17-2 record, were unable to maintain their defensive standards, allowing 74 points in the second half. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 30 points and seven assists, while Evan Mobley added 22 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, four steals, and three blocks.
For the upcoming game, the Cavaliers are favored by 5.5 points, according to the latest odds. The over/under is set at 244.5 points. The Cavaliers have a strong record as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a loss and have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents after a loss.
The Hawks, however, are looking to build on their recent success and secure their second win against the Cavaliers this season. A victory would improve their record to 9-11 and potentially secure their spot in the Emirates NBA Cup if other results go in their favor.
Key injuries to note include the Cavaliers’ Dean Wade, who is ruled out, and Caris LeVert, who is listed as questionable. The Hawks are still without Cody Zeller due to personal reasons.
The game tips off at 2:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena, with the Cavaliers aiming to bounce back from their recent loss and the Hawks seeking to repeat their upset victory.
