- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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In the upcoming clash at Rocket Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers (14-11) will strive to secure a victory against the Charlotte Hornets (7-17) this Sunday.
The Hornets faced off against the Nuggets recently and suffered a defeat, ending the game at 115-106. In terms of fouls, Charlotte recorded 22, while Denver had 19. From beyond the arc, the Hornets converted 13 out of 35 attempts. The Nuggets managed a free throw percentage of 72.7%, hitting 16 out of 22 attempts. Denver’s performance included 35 rebounds (5 offensive, 30 defensive) alongside 3 blocks. The Nuggets also registered 29 assists and 8 steals. On the defensive end, Charlotte allowed Denver to shoot 51.8% from the field, having made 43 of 83 shots. Charlotte distributed 24 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and secured 7 steals. They accumulated a total of 47 rebounds, including 10 offensive ones, and were successful on 16 of 21 free throws, resulting in a 76.2% success rate. Overall, the Hornets finished with a field goal percentage of 44.7% (38 of 85) and made 14 out of 46 attempts from the three-point line.
Miles Bridges stood out during the last game. He achieved a shooting percentage of 52.6% and recorded 8 assists. Over the course of 37 minutes, he secured 9 rebounds and totaled 24 points on 10 of 19 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Charlotte boasts a record of 7-17 for the season. The team averages 16.0 turnovers per game and commits 19.0 fouls. As a unit, they collect 44.6 rebounds and have achieved a total of 607 assists, ranking 23rd in the league for assists. The Hornets are shooting 34.2% from three-point range (331 of 967) and converting 82.4% from the free throw line. They average 114.2 points per game, placing them 21st in the NBA, with a field goal percentage of 45.3%.
On the defensive front, the Hornets force 13.0 turnovers and draw 21.7 fouls per game. They allow 39.3% shooting from the three-point line and rank 23rd in points allowed per game (118.3). Their defense concedes a field goal percentage of 49.2% (1,063 of 2,162) and allows 40.3 rebounds each game. They are positioned 28th in the league, surrendering 694 assists this season.
In their latest outing, the Cavaliers fell short against the Warriors, 99-94. Cleveland permitted Golden State to grab 46 rebounds (8 offensive). They shot 37.1% from three, hitting 13 of 35, and converted 20 out of 23 free throw attempts (87.0%). The Cavaliers held the Warriors to 38.4% shooting from the field, allowing 33 out of 86 attempts. Cleveland finished the game making 37 out of 107 field goals (34.6%) and completed 10 out of 42 three-point attempts (23.8%). They converted 10 free throws for an 83.3% rate. The Warriors committed 19 fouls, allowing Cleveland 12 free throw attempts. The Cavaliers recorded 7 steals and a total of 61 rebounds, including 37 defensive and 24 offensive.
Donovan Mitchell was a key player for the Cavaliers, hitting 11 of 26 shots for a shooting percentage of 42.3%, alongside 4 rebounds. He scored 29 points in 37 minutes, adding 3 assists.
Cleveland posts a record of 14-11 this season. They commit an average of 21.6 fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 76.3%. The Cavaliers dish out 26.8 assists per game (11th in the NBA) and average 14.0 turnovers. They have accumulated 2,964 points this season (averaging 118.6 points per game) and secure 44.8 rebounds on average. Offensively, Cleveland connects on 45.9% of field goals, placing them 21st in the league.
Defensively, the Cavaliers rank 12th in points allowed per game at 115.4. They force 16.3 turnovers per game, allowing opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field (9th in the league). Their defense permits 36.5% shooting from three-point range (322 of 883) and grants opponents an 79.8% success rate at the free throw line. They average 26.6 assists allowed and 44.8 total rebounds per game, which ranks 17th and 20th respectively in the league.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Cleveland
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