Cavaliers Hold Off Hawks Behind Mitchell, Mobley

Cleveland stars combine for 53 points and 19 rebounds in victory.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:54am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a basketball game, with overlapping planes of navy, crimson, and gold conveying the intensity of the competition.The Cavaliers' dynamic duo of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley powered the team to a hard-fought victory over the Hawks.Cleveland Today

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-116 on Wednesday night, led by strong performances from Donovan Mitchell (31 points) and Evan Mobley (22 points, 19 rebounds). James Harden also contributed 21 points for the Cavaliers, who have won four straight and seven of their last eight games.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Cavaliers in the hunt for a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference, as they continue to solidify their status as one of the top teams in the NBA this season.

The details

Mitchell and Mobley were the driving forces behind the Cavaliers' victory. Mitchell scored 31 points, while Mobley recorded a double-double with 22 points and 19 rebounds, tying a career high on the boards. James Harden added 21 points to round out Cleveland's offensive attack.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Donovan Mitchell

A star guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers who scored 31 points in the win.

Evan Mobley

A young forward for the Cavaliers who had 22 points and 19 rebounds, tying a career high.

James Harden

A veteran guard for the Cavaliers who contributed 21 points in the victory.

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What they’re saying

“Evan was a monster on the boards tonight. His energy and effort on the glass was a huge factor in us getting this win.”

— Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers Guard

What’s next

The Cavaliers will look to continue their strong play as they push for a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

The Cavaliers' balanced scoring attack and dominant rebounding performance from Evan Mobley were key factors in their victory over the Hawks, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a high playoff seed.