The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Cleveland enters Wednesday’s game with a 50-29 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Monday night.
Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
In Monday’s victory over the Grizzlies, Evan Mobley led the way for the Cavaliers as he recorded 24 points, six rebounds and four assists while Dennis Schroder added 22 points, five rebounds and 11 assists of his own.
Now Cleveland will try to grab another victory on Wednesday as they face off against the Hawks in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Atlanta enters Wednesday’s contest with a 45-34 record after losing at home to the New York Knicks on Monday night.
Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way for the Hawks in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 36 points and three assists while Jalen Johnson recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, one side may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Hawks Injury Report: Will Jock Landale Play?
For the Hawks, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out center Jock Landale.
Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Atlanta has ruled out Landale due to a right ankle sprain as he will miss his third consecutive contest and he is expected to miss at least two weeks.
With Landale sidelined, Mouhamed Gueye could continue to have an increased role off the bench behind Onyeka Okongwu.
Cavaliers Injury Report: Will Donovan Mtichell, James Harden Play?
On the other side, the Cavaliers have three players listed on their injury report, though James Harden and Max Strus are not among them.
David Richard-Imagn Images
Of course, Harden missed Monday’s victory over the Grizzlies due to personal reasons while Strus was out due to foot injury management but both players are off the injury report and will return against the Hawks.
David Dermer-Imagn Images
Cleveland has listed Donovan Mitchell as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and he is in danger of missing his second straight game.
If Mitchell is sidelined once again, Schroder and Keon Ellis could both be in line for increased roles.
The Cavaliers have also listed Jaylon Tyson as questionable due to a left great toe bone bruise and there is a chance he could return from a nine-game absence.
Dean Wade has also been listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain and there is a chance he could return from a seven-game absence.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Hawks and Cavaliers from Cleveland at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
