Hornets vs Cavaliers
Wed, Jan 21
Final
Hornets
Hornets
(16 - 27)
87
-
94
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(24 - 20)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 20 | 12 | 32 | 23 | 87 |
| Cavaliers | 33 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 94 |
Venue: Spectrum Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kon Knueppel
CHA | #7 | G/F
21
11
2
Donovan Mitchell
CLE | #45 | G
24
3
6
Smart Game Analysis
Charlotte Hornets has a 54% chance of winning the game
The Hornets enter this matchup with significant momentum from impressive road victories over the Lakers and Nuggets, giving them a slight edge over a Cavaliers squad missing key playmaker Darius Garland.
Key Analysis
- • Cleveland is without starting point guard Darius Garland due to a toe injury, forcing Donovan Mitchell to carry an unsustainable offensive load.
- • Charlotte's perimeter offense is elite, ranking third in the NBA with 15.3 three-pointers made per game.
- • The Hornets have covered the spread in both previous meetings this season, proving to be a difficult schematic matchup for the Cavaliers.
- • Charlotte is coming off a dominant 110-87 road win against Denver, showcasing a vastly improved defensive effort.
- • Brandon Miller is averaging 22.5 points over his last four games, providing the Hornets with a dynamic scoring punch alongside LaMelo Ball.
- • Cleveland must find consistent production from its depleted bench to counter Charlotte's depth and avoid a second consecutive loss.
