The Cleveland Cavaliers took on the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The game took place on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Cavaliers won 139-132. Darius Garland had a standout game with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists. Donovan Mitchell also played well, scoring 30 points with 5 assists. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 23 points and 9 assists.

The game started with the Charlotte Hornets taking an early lead, scoring 36 points in the first quarter. The Cleveland Cavaliers kept it close with 33 points. In the second quarter, Cleveland turned up their offense, adding 37 points, while Charlotte managed 27. By halftime, Cleveland led with a slight edge.

In the third quarter, both teams kept up the pace. Charlotte scored 32 points, but Cleveland added 34 to their total. The final quarter saw both teams fighting hard. Charlotte put up 37 points, but Cleveland secured the win with 35 points. The Cavaliers finished strong, winning 139-132.

Darius Garland led the Cleveland Cavaliers with 27 points. He also added 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Garland’s shooting was strong, hitting 9 of 15 shots from the field.

Donovan Mitchell was key for the Cavaliers with 30 points. He contributed 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Mitchell made 10 of his 18 field goal attempts.

For the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball scored 23 points. He also recorded 4 rebounds and 9 assists. Ball was efficient, making 8 of his 16 shots.

What’s Next

With the win, the Cleveland Cavaliers now hold a 15-14 record. They are positioned 7th in the Eastern Conference. This victory helps them maintain their playoff spot as they continue their season.

The Charlotte Hornets, on the other hand, have a 9-19 record. They are 12th in the Eastern Conference. The loss makes their path to the playoffs more challenging.

The Charlotte Hornets will play their next game on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. They will face the Washington Wizards at home in the Spectrum Center. After that, they will head to Kia Center to play against the Orlando Magic on Friday, December 26.

The Cleveland Cavaliers also have a game on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. They will play at home against the New Orleans Pelicans at Rocket Arena. Following that, they will travel to Madison Square Garden to play the New York Knicks on Thursday, December 25.

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