The Cleveland Cavaliers (15-14) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (9-19) on Dec. 22, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The contest airs on Peacock and FDSOH.
How to watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Charlotte vs. Cleveland odds
Injury reports
Cavaliers
Evan Mobley: Out (Calf),
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Donovan Mitchell: Probable (Illness),
Sam Merrill: Probable (Hand),
Craig Porter Jr.: Probable (Illness)
Hornets
Grant Williams: Out (ACL),
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Questionable (Elbow),
Collin Sexton: Day-To-Day (Quadricep),
LaMelo Ball: Probable (Wrist)
Stats to know
- The Cavaliers put up just 0.2 more points per game (118.7) than the Hornets surrender (118.5).
- The Hornets score an average of 114.5 points per game. That’s only 2.5 fewer points than the 117 the Cavaliers allow.
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