Cavs vs. Hornets | Game Preview
This weekend, the Cavs begin a back-to-back road trip, facing the Charlotte Hornets for the second time in just three weeks. The first matchup, which took place in Cleveland in mid-November, saw the Wine & Gold come out on top with a 128-114 victory.
The Cavs used a big, balanced night of scoring to help take down the Nuggets at home on Thursday. Four players topped the 20-point mark: Donovan Mitchell (28), Darius Garland (24), Caris LeVert (21), and Evan Mobley (20). Jarrett Allen led the game in rebounds with 15.
Team Statistics
| Team | GP | MIN | FGM | FGA | REB | AST | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Charlotte Hornets
|
22 | 48.5 | 38.5 | 90.3 | 45.5 | 23 | 5 | 107 |
|
Cleveland Cavaliers
|
23 | 48.0 | 45.3 | 89 | 43.2 | 28.2 | 4.8 | 122 |
INJURY REPORT
Cavs:
-Craig Porter Jr. – Illness – QUESTIONABLE
-Isaac Okoro – Knee – QUESTIONABLE
-Luke Travers – Shoulder – QUESTIONABLE
-Max Strus – Ankle – OUT
-Emoni Bates – Knee – OUT
Hornets:
-Tidjane Salaun – Ankle – OUT
-Grant Williams – Knee – OUT