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Short-handed Cavs face Hawks tonight
11 Apr
Summary
- Donovan Mitchell is among four key players missing for the Cavaliers.
- The Hawks aim to clinch a playoff spot against a weakened opponent.
- Starting lineups for the Hawks and Cavaliers have been announced.
The Atlanta Hawks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, April 11, 2026, with significant roster changes impacting the Cavaliers. Cleveland is set to be without Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, and Thomas Bryant for this contest.
Mitchell's absence is especially notable after he played a key role in Cleveland's win on Wednesday. The Cavaliers, likely to secure the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, may adopt a conservative approach regarding the playing time of Evan Mobley and Darius Garland.
Atlanta, having lost close games to the Cavaliers and Knicks recently, sees this as a prime opportunity to clinch a playoff spot. The team's bench rotation, including the potential involvement of Zaccharie Risacher, will also be a point of interest for head coach Quin Snyder.
