ESPN NBA schedule update: Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers added on April 8

ESPN today announced an update to its 2025-26 NBA regular-season schedule with an Eastern Conference matchup presented by State Farm as part of its Advil Playoff Push coverage.

On Wednesday, April 8, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell host the Atlanta Hawks and Jalen Johnson at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The game replaces the previously scheduled Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons matchup.

NBA Countdown presented by Eli Lilly precedes the broadcast at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN.

All ESPN games are also available to stream via the ESPN App.

ESPN is also the exclusive home of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

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