- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Charlotte Hornets (16-27) are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20) at the Spectrum Center this Wednesday.
In their latest game, the Cavaliers suffered a defeat against the Thunder, finishing 136-104. Cleveland concluded the match with a field goal percentage of 37.4% (34 of 91) and converted 8 of 35 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were productive, netting 28 out of 35 shots for an impressive 80%. The Cavaliers registered 38 rebounds with 3 offensive boards and provided 32 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and securing 9 steals. Conversely, their defensive efforts allowed the Thunder to shoot 55.6% from the field, hitting 50 out of 90 attempts. Oklahoma City made 31 assists, achieved 10 steals, and grabbed 42 rebounds (15 offensive and 27 defensive). Their free-throw shooting was 65% as they sank 13 of 20 attempts. From three-point territory, they connected on 23 of 47 attempts. Cleveland ended the game with 21 personal fouls and the Thunder with 22.
Donovan Mitchell contributed significantly to the game, scoring 19 points on 5 of 18 shooting. Playing for 35 minutes, he also recorded 4 rebounds and distributed 3 assists, concluding with a field goal percentage of 27.8%.
Heading into this matchup, Cleveland boasts a season record of 24-20. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit roughly 20.6 personal fouls per contest. As a collective, the Cavaliers pull down 44.6 rebounds per game and have accumulated 1,259 assists this season, ranking 5th in the league for assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.7% (656 of 1,838) and they convert 78.1% of their free throw attempts. Averaging 119.6 points per game, they rank 4th in the league while connecting on 47.1% of their field goal attempts.
Defensively, the Cavaliers force opponents into 15.8 turnovers per game and draw 20.3 fouls against them. They currently rank 26th for assists conceded, allowing 1,205 this year. Their defensive stats reveal a field goal percentage against of 46.8% (1,844 of 3,941) and they give up 44.5 rebounds per game, leading to an opponents’ three-point shooting percentage of 38.6%. Cleveland ranks 21st in points allowed per game, relinquishing 117.8 points.
In their recent game, the Hornets achieved a convincing 110-87 victory over the Nuggets. Charlotte allowed Denver to grab a total of 48 rebounds (9 offensive), while shooting only 21.1% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 38 attempts. Their free throw performance was exceptional, hitting 15 out of 18 attempts for 83.3%. The Hornets limited the Nuggets to 32 successful field goals out of 79 attempts, totaling a shooting percentage of 40.5%. Charlotte recorded 44 out of 89 in field goals, which equates to a 49.4% shooting rate. They managed to connect on 11 out of 34 three-point attempts (32.4%). The Nuggets committed 15 fouls, allowing the Hornets 13 free throw attempts. The Hornets nabbed 33 defensive boards and 10 offensive boards for a total of 43 rebounds in the game.
Brandon Miller played a pivotal role for the Hornets, scoring 23 points in just 24 minutes and contributing 1 assist. He shot an impressive 53.3% (8 of 15) and secured 4 rebounds.
With a current record of 16-27, the Hornets average 19.4 fouls per game and hold a free throw percentage of 81.4%. They deliver assists at a rate of 26.7 per game (12th in the league) and average 15.5 turnovers per contest. Charlotte has scored a total of 5,006 points this season, averaging 116.4 points per game, and pulling down 45.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Hornets have an efficiency rating of 46.2% in field goal shooting, ranking 24th in the league.
Defensively, Charlotte permits a 37.4% shooting percentage from three-point range (576 of 1,542), and their opponents convert 80.4% of free-throw attempts against them. They average 27.7 assists and 39.8 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 24th and 2nd in the NBA, respectively. The Hornets rank 17th in points surrendered per game, enabling 116.4 points. They force an average of 12.4 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 48.0% from the field, ranking 24th in the league.
Which team will clinch the victory against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Select Cleveland
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