Cavs vs. Hawks: Preview, odds, injury report, TV

CLEVELAND, Ohio - As the Cavs prepare to host the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Tuesday, the home team is riding the momentum of Sunday’s victory against the Toronto Raptors .

Adding some significance to this game is its place within the NBA’s in-season tournament’s group play.

The Cavaliers are currently in second place in the East A group, trailing the Indiana Pacers. Securing a win against the Hawks is crucial for the Cavaliers as they seek to advance to the second round of the inaugural in-season tournament. A win keeps them alive for the tourney, but it doesn’t guarantee that they advance.

The Hawks enter the game on a two-game winning streak after defeating the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards.

One of the key storylines of this matchup will undoubtedly be the point guard duel between Darius Garland of the Cavs and Trae Young of the Hawks.

Garland’s ability to penetrate into the lane and create scoring opportunities for his teammates will be pivotal for Cleveland. Young, known for his scoring, has also been elevating his passing game, making him a dual threat.

Here’s what to know about the matchup:

Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (9-8) vs. Miami Heat (9-8).

Series: First meeting this season.

Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

When:

The point spread: Cavs minus-4.5; O/U 237.5

TV: Bally Sports Ohio

Injury report

: Ty Jerome (right ankle sprain), OUT; Dean Wade (ankle), OUT.

Hawks: Kobe Burkin (thumb), OUT; Mouhamed Gueye (back), OUT; Jalen Johnson (distal radius), OUT.