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LakersAtlanta Hawks @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Apr 8, 2026
Hawks vs Cavaliers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Atlanta Hawks 122-116 on April 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 29 | 38 | 20 | 29 | 116 |
| Cavaliers | 33 | 27 | 44 | 18 | 122 |
Top Performers
Hawks
- 25 PTS Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- 11 REB Jalen Johnson
- 6 AST Dyson Daniels
Cavaliers
- 31 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 19 REB Evan Mobley
- 4 AST Donovan Mitchell
Hawks vs Cavaliers Box Score
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 39 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10-19 | 4-9 | 1-1 | -13 |
| CJ McCollum G | 32 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6-16 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Dyson Daniels G | 33 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5-11 | 1-3 | 1-2 | -5 |
| Onyeka Okongwu FC | 32 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7-10 | 1-2 | 3-4 | -33 |
| Jalen Johnson F | 33 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-16 | 0-5 | 4-4 | -10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Corey Kispert F | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Gabe Vincent G | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 1-3 | 0 |
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 16 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +25 |
| Jonathan Kuminga F | 30 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11-20 | 2-7 | 0-1 | +9 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley F | 35 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8-15 | 0-3 | 6-10 | +20 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 34 | 31 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12-19 | 1-4 | 6-6 | +20 |
| Dean Wade FC | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +12 |
| James Harden G | 33 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-23 | 4-10 | 5-5 | +1 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 29 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 8-11 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Sam Merrill G | 27 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Keon Ellis G | 22 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Max Strus GF | 21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 14 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 1-1 | -22 |
Hawks vs Cavaliers Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Hawks 122-116 after outscoring Atlanta 44-20 in the third quarter. Cleveland finished the night at 51-29, while Atlanta fell to 45-35.
The Hawks led 67-60 at halftime after a 38-27 second quarter. Then the third flipped the game, and Cleveland held a 104-87 lead heading into the fourth. Atlanta won the final quarter 29-18, but the gap was too wide. The Cavaliers went 28 of 35 at the free-throw line, while the Hawks made 10 of 15.
Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points for Cleveland. Evan Mobley added 19 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Atlanta with 25 points, and Jalen Johnson grabbed 11 rebounds. The Hawks shot 47 of 98 from the field, and the Cavaliers shot 41 of 88. Cleveland also won the boards, 47 to 43.
The number to know: 28 of 35 on free throws, which gave Cleveland 18 more makes at the line than Atlanta.
Team Stats
| Hawks | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 47-98 | Field Goals | 41-88 |
| 48.0% | FG % | 46.6% |
| 12-34 | 3-Pointers | 12-33 |
| 35.3% | 3P % | 36.4% |
| 10-15 | Free Throws | 28-35 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 43 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 23 | Assists | 22 |
| 8 | Steals | 6 |
| 6 | Blocks | 6 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 25 | Fouls | 14 |
| 11 | Biggest Lead | 18 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks | 54.1% | 9.5% | 21.3% | 0.102 |
 Cavaliers | 53.4% | 9.6% | 23.3% | 0.318 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hawks vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, April 8, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hawks vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hawks last 5
- L vs Knicks 105-108 Apr 6, 2026
- W @ Nets 141-107 Apr 3, 2026
- W @ Magic 130-101 Apr 1, 2026
- W vs Celtics 112-102 Mar 30, 2026
- W vs Kings 123-113 Mar 28, 2026
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Grizzlies 142-126 Apr 6, 2026
- W vs Pacers 117-108 Apr 5, 2026
- W @ Warriors 118-111 Apr 2, 2026
- L @ Lakers 113-127 Mar 31, 2026
- W @ Jazz 122-113 Mar 30, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 10, 2026 Cavaliers @ Hawks 102-124
- Nov 28, 2025 Cavaliers @ Hawks 123-130
- Nov 2, 2025 Hawks @ Cavaliers 109-117
More NBA Games on Apr 8, 2026
- Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1120
Orlando Magic1-2132Top: Jr. 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3111
Detroit Pistons3-1137Top: Rollins 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0119
Denver Nuggets1-2136Top: Coward 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0101
San Antonio Spurs2-2112Top: Avdija 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2107
Phoenix Suns1-2112Top: Booker 37 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0128
Los Angeles Clippers1-2110Top: Holmgren 30 PTS, 14 REBBox score ›
That covers Hawks vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hawks host the Heat Oct 28; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Hawks vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Hawks vs Cavaliers on Apr 8, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Atlanta Hawks 122-116 on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 31 points.
What are the Hawks and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Hawks were 45-35 and the Cavaliers were 51-29 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hawks vs Cavaliers?
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 for the Hawks. Donovan Mitchell scored 31 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Hawks vs Cavaliers season series?
The Hawks lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Hawks vs Cavaliers game?
The Hawks beat the Cavaliers 124-102 on Apr 10, 2026 at home.
Where was Hawks vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Hawks vs Cavaliers?
Hawks-Cavaliers: Q1 29-33, Q2 38-27, Q3 20-44, Q4 29-18.
What is next for the Hawks and Cavaliers?
Hawks host the Heat on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.