CLEVELAND, O.H. -- The Atlanta Hawks, down 0-1 to the Cleveland Cavaliers after getting routed in Cleveland 99-72 in Game 1 Tuesday, will look to punch back tongiht in Game 2.

Mike Brown's Cavs looked as if they did not miss a beat after eight days off and tonight they are the heavy favorites over the Hawks. And why not after a stellar 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting and 10 rebounds by the league's newest MVP and phenom, Lebron James.

"Bron Bron" is going to get his points, but the Hawks need to stop the role players on Mike Brown's team. Delonte West was one dime away from a double-double the other night with 13 points and nine assist. Mo Williams also had a fantastic night with 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting.

Meanwhile, the Hawks shot just 50 percent from the charity strike (9-18)and 38 percent from the "land of plenty" (7-18) in Game 1.

The Cavs became the third team ever to win their first five playoff games by double figures after Tuesday night's game. There has never been a team to win their first six by double digits- that might change tonight.

The Cavs defense has been prolific throughout the playoffs. They are allowing just under 79 points a game more than 11 fewer than the next team --Houston Rockets (87.9).

It has been reported that Hawks center, Al Horford, did not practice Wednesday due to a sore right ankle. But he is expected to start tonight when the ball tips off in Quicken Loans Arena at 8 p.m. ET.