Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks: Oct 29, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Atlanta HawksHawks
2-2 · Home

Cavaliers vs Hawks tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta. Watch it on NBA TV.

How to Watch Cavaliers vs Hawks: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, October 29, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
NBA TVLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network
Stream
NBA appCavaliers: DAZN
Also on NBA League Pass outside both markets
Arena
State Farm ArenaAtlanta

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Aaron WigginsHawksGDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
Henri VeesaarHawksCOut For SeasonACLSep 21, 2026
Mouhamed GueyeHawksFOutFootJul 15, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Hawks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Hawks Preview

The Cavaliers are 2-1 this season, while the Hawks are 2-2 this season.

They split last season's series 2-2. The Cavaliers rank 2nd in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game) and Jalen Johnson (21.5 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Hawks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 2-2

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Hawks Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 3 GPHawks 4 GP
119.3#9
Points per game
121.0#6
120.0#19
Opponent points
111.8#13
46.6%#9
Field goal %
46.5%#11
36.6%#11
Three-point %
33.3%#16
74.4%#17
Free throw %
74.0%#19
46.0#11
Rebounds
42.3#23
26.3#13
Assists
31.5#1
9.7#11
Steals
11.3#4
8.3#2
Blocks
3.3#28
18.0#28
Turnovers
13.8#5

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0

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This Cavaliers vs Hawks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Cavaliers visit the Bucks Oct 31; Hawks visit the Pelicans Oct 31.

Cavaliers vs Hawks FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Hawks start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Hawks on?

Cavaliers vs Hawks airs nationally on NBA TV. Local TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks). Stream it on NBA app. Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Cavaliers and Hawks records?

Going into this game the Cavaliers were 2-1 and the Hawks were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Hawks?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Aaron Wiggins (Hawks, day-to-day, knee); Henri Veesaar (Hawks, out for season, acl); Mouhamed Gueye (Hawks, out, foot); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Cavaliers vs Hawks go last season?

The regular-season series was split 2-2 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Hawks game?

The Hawks beat the Cavaliers 124-102 on Apr 10, 2026 at home.

Where is Cavaliers vs Hawks being played?

At State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the home arena of the Atlanta Hawks.

Is Cavaliers vs Hawks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Cavaliers and Hawks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.