Cleveland at Atlanta

Atlanta got off to a quick and surprising 4-1 start, but just as fast became the bad team everyone knew they were, and have since gone just 5-16. Cleveland has been doing OK at 15-9, but has struggled more than one would expect. The problem for Atlanta is this. Some bad teams still establish themselves as tough outs at home but that has not been the case with this Hawks team. Since their 4-1 start they have lost 5 straight at home, and have been just 2-8. The two lonely wins have come at the hands of Charlotte and Toronto, and vs teams like the Cav's they have bitten the bullet. We will go with the talent in this one, and a Cav team that needs to beat teams like this to have continued success.