Jan. 21, 2026 11:25 am EST
The Charlotte Hornets (16-27) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20) after losing four home games in a row.
How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland vs. Charlotte odds
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Injury reports
Cavaliers
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Darius Garland: Out (Foot),
Sam Merrill: Out (Hand)
Hornets
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
Tidjane Salaun: Probable (Achilles),
KJ Simpson: Out (Hip)
Stats to know
- The Cavaliers put up only 3.2 more points per game (119.6) than the Hornets surrender (116.4).
- The Hornets’ 116.4 points per game are just 1.4 fewer points than the 117.8 the Cavaliers surrender.
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