Atlanta HawksHawks45-35
116FinalApr 8, 2026
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers51-29
122TVESPNFanDuel SN OHFanDuel SN SE
Closing line
US sportsbook at tip-offMoneyline
ATL+145
CLE−175
Spread
ATL +4.5−115
CLE −4.5−105
Total O/U
Over 237.5−105
Under 237.5−115
- Spread: Cavaliers −4.5 covered.
- Total O/U: over 237.5 (238 points).
Recap
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Atlanta Hawks 122-116 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Apr 8, 2026 to move to 51-29.
The lead changed hands 10 times. The Cavaliers have won 4 straight. They outscored the Hawks 44-20 in the third quarter.
Score by quarter
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 29 | 38 | 20 | 29 | 116 |
| CLE | 33 | 27 | 44 | 18 | 122 |
Team stats
ATLCLE
- FG
- 47-98
- 41-88
- 3PT
- 12-34
- 12-33
- FT
- 10-15
- 28-35
- Rebounds
- 43
- 47
- Assists
- 23
- 22
- Turnovers
- 11
- 11
Top performers
Atlanta HawksCleveland Cavaliers
Points
Nickeil Alexander-Walker25
Donovan Mitchell31
Assists
Jalen Johnson6
Donovan Mitchell4
Rebounds
Jalen Johnson11
Evan Mobley19
Player stats
Hawks · Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu F | 33 | 18 | 7-10 | 1-2 | 3-4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -33 |
| Jalen Johnson F | 34 | 12 | 4-16 | 0-5 | 4-4 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | -10 |
| CJ McCollum G | 32 | 12 | 6-16 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 39 | 25 | 10-19 | 4-9 | 1-1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -13 |
| Dyson Daniels G | 33 | 12 | 5-11 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -5 |
| Corey Kispert F | 7 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 |
| Jonathan Kuminga F | 30 | 24 | 11-20 | 2-7 | 0-1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +9 |
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 16 | 3 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +25 |
| Gabe Vincent G | 15 | 10 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 1-3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Cavaliers · Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade F | 21 | 8 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +12 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 29 | 16 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 8-11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | +3 |
| Evan Mobley C | 36 | 22 | 8-15 | 0-3 | 6-10 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 1 | +20 |
| James Harden G | 34 | 21 | 6-23 | 4-10 | 5-5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +1 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 35 | 31 | 12-19 | 1-4 | 6-6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +20 |
| Dennis Schroder G | 15 | 5 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -22 |
| Max Strus G | 21 | 8 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 |
| Sam Merrill G | 27 | 6 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keon Ellis G | 22 | 5 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 2-2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 |
Game info
VenueRocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
Attendance19,432
OfficialsReferee: James Capers · Referee: Jason Goldenberg · Referee: Jacyn Goble
TVESPN · nationalFanDuel SN OH · localFanDuel SN SE · local
Last and next games
Hawks
Cavaliers
- Last game: W 142-126 at MEMMon Apr 6
- Next game: L 102-124 at ATLFri Apr 10
- W 117-108 vs INDSun Apr 5
- W 118-111 at GSThu Apr 2
- L 113-127 at LALTue Mar 31
Head to head
More scores
NBA Apr 8, 2026All NBA ScoresNBA 2025-26 SeasonNBA OddsScores & schedules
NFL ScoresCollege Football ScoresCollege Basketball ScoresNHL ScoresMLB ScoresWNBA ScoresUFC & MMA Results
Scores, stats and closing line: ESPN. Prediction-market prices: Kalshi and Polymarket. Betting splits: a consensus across several sportsbooks. Odds change constantly: confirm the price at the book. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Game details updated Oct 13, 6:28 PM ET. How game pages are made