The Atlanta Hawks will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, November 2nd, at 6:00 PM ET at Rocket Arena with key players sidelined for both teams. Atlanta holds a 3-3 record, while Cleveland matches that mark at 3-3, making the matchup crucial for momentum.
Trae Young remains out for the Hawks with a right knee sprain, while Nikola Djurisic and Eli John Ndiaye are unavailable due to G League assignments. Despite the absences, Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta with 20.8 points and 8.2 assists per game this season. Kristaps Porzingis has contributed 19 points per game over four contests, providing scoring and rebounding support.
Cleveland faces multiple injury concerns, with Darius Garland and Max Strus out due to surgical recoveries. Jarrett Allen is questionable with a fractured left-hand fourth finger, while Sam Merrill and Donovan Mitchell are listed as questionable with a right hip contusion and left hamstring tightness, respectively.
Donovan Mitchell continues to be the focal point for the Cavaliers, averaging 28 points and 4.4 assists across five games. Evan Mobley adds 20.2 points and 9 rebounds per contest, while De’Andre Hunter provides perimeter defense and 17.3 points per game.
Both teams’ benches will play a critical role in offsetting injuries. Atlanta relies on Onyeka Okongwu and Nickeil Alexander-Walker for secondary scoring and defensive versatility. Cleveland looks to Lonzo Ball and Jaylon Tyson to stabilize the backcourt while injured stars sit.
The Hawks will seek to extend their recent road success, winning three of four away games, while the Cavaliers aim to rebound after splitting their last two home contests. Player availability could heavily influence rotations and minutes on Sunday.
