Hornets vs Cavaliers
Fri, Feb 20
Final
Hornets
Hornets
(26 - 30)
113
-
118
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(35 - 21)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 20 | 33 | 36 | 24 | 113 |
| Cavaliers | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 118 |
Venue: Spectrum Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kon Knueppel
CHA | #7 | G/F
33
6
2
Jarrett Allen
CLE | #31 | C
26
14
2
Smart Game Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers has a 72% chance of winning the game
The Cavaliers enter with a six-game winning streak and a healthy star core, while the Hornets face significant deficits due to the suspension of Miles Bridges and the injury absence of Coby White.
Key Analysis
- • Charlotte is severely handicapped by the suspension of Miles Bridges and the calf injury to Coby White.
- • Cleveland boasts a potent backcourt advantage with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden facing a depleted Hornets perimeter defense.
- • The Cavaliers' defense is locked in, having held their last opponent to just 84 points.
- • Cleveland has won 11 of its last 12 games, carrying significantly more momentum than a Charlotte team coming off a loss.
- • The Cavaliers are shooting 51.5% from the field over their last 10 games, outpacing Charlotte's offensive efficiency.
- • Charlotte must rely heavily on rookie Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball to generate high-volume scoring to keep pace.
