NBA Matchups: April 15

Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers

Team Totals: Hawks 112.5, Cavs 110.5

Injury Report: Bogdan Bogdanovic (Q, ankle), Jarrett Allen (Q, finger)

Hawks projected starters: Trae Young, Kevin Huerter, De’Andre Hunter, Danilo Gallinari, Clint Capela

Cavaliers projected starters: Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Lauri Markkanen, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen (Note: Could be Okoro to the bench)

Offensive Ranks: Hawks 2nd, Cavs 19th (Hawks 1st in halfcourt)

Defensive Ranks: Hawks 26th, Cavs 6th (Hornets 18th in halfcourt)

Season Series: Hawks 3-1

Noteworthy Missed Games: John Collins (3), Danilo Gallinari (2), De’Andre Hunter (1), Bogdan Bogdanovic (1), Darius Garland (2), Caris LeVert (2), Lauri Markkanen (1), Jarrett Allen (1)

McMillan quotes: Said they established their defense in the third quarter while they were rebounding well, said De’Andre Hunter found his rhythm and was able to get easy baskets, said Hunter was great at guarding Miles Bridges, said some of the coaches were yelling at him to pull guys late in the game.

Bickerstaff quotes: Said they really were not ready in the first quarter against the Nets, said they just have to be ready for Friday’s game and the game plan may not be as important.

Stats and Notes: 

*The Hawks have been clicking with their current starting lineup at a 119.4 O rating while we’re a bit in the dark on the Cavs side waiting for the Jarrett Allen news. It sounds like Allen will go, but he will likely have a cap.

*The Cavs were a fantastic defense when they had Jarrett Allen, but will he be 100%? Probably not, so it’s a tough one to read. The Hawks have been playing better defense, but they’re a little vulnerable in transition. That’s not exactly a strong area for the Cavs, so this isn’t a terrible spot for the Hawks. Plus, the Cavs have given up pretty big volume at the rim while the Hawks are basically average as far as shot location goes.