Hawks without all 5 usual starters vs. Cavs

The Atlanta Hawks are effectively punting their Friday night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the second night of a back-to-back, as the entirety of their usual starting lineup is sitting out.

Already without swingman Thabo Sefolosha due to a groin strain, the Hawks will rest power forward Paul Millsap and shooting guard Kent Bazemore - both of whom are recovering from knee injuries - and point guard Dennis Schroder, who has a foot sprain. Center Dwight Howard is healthy, but will get the night off.

The Hawks beat the Boston Celtics on Thursday night to retake the Eastern Conference's No. 5 seed, but their playoff perch remains precarious, as they're just two games up on the ninth-place Miami Heat with four to play.