Hawks and Cavaliers Face Off in Final East Group A Game
Cavaliers have a chance to advance, Hawks' defense struggles continue
- The Atlanta Hawks and Cavaliers are set to meet in Cleveland on Tuesday in the final East Group A game for both teams in the NBA in-season tournament.
- The Cavaliers (2-1) have a narrow chance to advance while the Hawks (1-2) have been eliminated.
- Hawks' point guard Trae Young has been performing exceptionally, averaging 35 points per game and shooting 50 percent.
- The Hawks' defense has been struggling, allowing 130.8 points per game in their last four games and losing Jalen Johnson to a wrist injury.
- The Cavaliers are coming off a win against Toronto, with Darius Garland leading the team with 24 points.