- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The Charlotte Hornets (9-18) will travel to Rocket Arena this Monday to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-13).
In their previous game, the Hornets defeated the Hawks with a final score of 133-126. Charlotte committed 21 fouls, while Atlanta accumulated 20. The Hornets converted 11 of 37 shots from beyond the three-point line. Atlanta, meanwhile, excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 22 attempts for an 86.4% success rate. The Hawks secured 35 rebounds (9 offensive and 26 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks. They accumulated 31 assists and made 6 steals. Defensively, Charlotte allowed their opponents to shoot 52.2% from the floor, giving up 48 of 92 attempts. Conversely, Charlotte created 15 turnovers and secured 11 steals while grabbing a total of 37 rebounds, including 7 on the offensive board. The Hornets managed to hit 11 of their 17 free throw attempts, yielding a 64.7% conversion rate, and concluded the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 53.8% (49 out of 91) and 24 of 49 from three-point territory.
LaMelo Ball was a standout in this matchup, shooting 62.5% from the floor while dishing out 13 assists. In 29 minutes of play, he added 4 rebounds and racked up 28 points on 10 of 16 shooting.
As Charlotte heads into this game, their record stands at 9-18 this season. The team averages 15.8 turnovers per game and commits approximately 19.3 personal fouls nightly. Collectively, the Hornets are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game and have recorded 704 assists throughout the season, ranking them 15th in the league for assists. They shoot 35.4% from three-point range (388 of 1,097) and hold an 81.7% conversion rate at the charity stripe. Charlotte’s offensive output averages 115.5 points per game (18th in the league) while maintaining a shooting percentage of 45.8% overall.
Defensively, the Hornets force opponents into an average of 13.1 turnovers per game and receive 21.3 personal fouls. They currently sit at 29th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 781 this season. Charlotte’s opponents enjoy a shooting percentage of 49.2% against them (1,201 of 2,443), while they yield an average of 40.5 rebounds per game. Opponents are connecting on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, and Charlotte ranks 24th in points per game allowed, giving up 118.7.
In their last outing, the Cavaliers suffered a defeat against the Bulls, finishing with a score of 127-111. On the boards, Cleveland allowed Chicago to collect 43 rebounds (6 offensive). They shot 38.9% from deep, sinking 14 of 36 attempts, and were 13 of 18 (72.2%) from the free-throw line. The Bulls converted 50 of 89 shot attempts, resulting in a 56.2% shooting percentage against Cleveland. The Cavaliers shot 42 of 87 from the field overall, at a rate of 48.3%. From three-point range, Cleveland managed 12 of 39 shots (30.8%) and converted 15 out of 18 free-throw attempts for an 83.3% success rate. The Bulls had 17 fouls, allowing the Cavaliers to attempt 18 free throws. Cleveland committed 20 turnovers while managing to record 6 steals during the game. Cleveland secured 40 rebounds in total (32 defensive, 8 offensive).
Donovan Mitchell played a crucial role for the Cavaliers, finishing 11 of 23 from the field for a 47.8% shooting percentage, alongside 1 rebound. He tallied 32 points in 33 minutes and added 5 assists in the matchup.
Cleveland holds a record of 15-13 for this season. Offensively, the Cavaliers connect on 45.7% of their field-goal attempts, ranking 24th in the league. They have accumulated 3,316 points throughout the year, averaging 118.4 points per game, while also pulling in 44.8 rebounds per game. They assist on average 26.8 times per game (10th in the league) and commit 13.9 turnovers. The Cavaliers average 21.5 personal fouls per game and shoot 77.4% from the free-throw line.
On defense, Cleveland allows opponents to shoot 36.6% from three-point range (369 of 1,007), and their foes convert 79.6% of free throw attempts. They give up 27.0 assists and 45.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 17th and 21st in the league, respectively. The Cavaliers rank 16th for points allowed per game, conceding an average of 116.3. They are adept at forcing 16.3 turnovers per game and limit teams to a field goal shooting percentage of 46.5% (12th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Charlotte
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