Atlanta Hawks 116, Cleveland Cavaliers 122
NBA · 2026-04-08 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Atlanta Hawks 122–116 on 2026-04-08 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:01 swung win probability 27% → 70%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 29 | 38 | 20 | 29 | 116 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 33 | 27 | 44 | 18 | 122 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:01 swung win probability 27% → 70%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q3 20-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 7:54 (win probability 58% → 84% for the home side).
- Outscored 28-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q1 7:54 | 58% → 84% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q3 9:01 | 27% → 70% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q3 6:49 | 50% → 86% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q4 7:59 | 100% → 99% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 10–0 | Q4 5:00 | 100% → 74% |