The Cleveland Cavaliers may be getting a sneak peek of their first-round playoff opponent as the Atlanta Hawks visit Rocket Arena.

With all eyes on the dog fight happening out West, teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers (51-29) and Atlanta Hawks (45-35) have been going underappreciated as the NBA playoffs approach.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cavs’ 122-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks and analyze the implications of a potential first-round playoff matchup between the two teams.

As the Cavs wind down the regular season and prepare for a key playoff push, they still need see the big four on the floor together.

The Cavaliers may not be playing fast, but they are playing well. And that is just fine with coach Kenny Atkinson. Cleveland showed exactly what that looks like in Wednesday’s 122-116 win over the Hawks at Rocket Arena.

CLEVELAND – Scribbles in my notebook after the Cavs defeated Atlanta, 122-116. 1. It may sound obvious, but the Cavs played this game to win. They could have rested everyone and remained content with the No.

Cavs vs Hawks last night might have been a preview of what’s to come in the NBA playoffs. Also, the Yankees are off to a hot start, but struggled with the A’s.