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NBA, round 0

Sat, Jan 2 at 1:00 pm
Sat, Jan 2 at 1:00 pm (Saturday, January 2)Spectrum CenterAll Villanova sports
Game preview1/2 - 1:00 PM ESTDAZN CHAPlay by play
Preview

Cavaliers at Hornets, Saturday 1:00 pm

The Charlotte Hornets (4-8) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-7) Saturday at 1:00 pm at Spectrum Center, on DAZN CHA.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Cavaliers a 69% chance to win.

The Hornets have won 1 of their last 5 and come in on a 3-game losing streak. The Cavaliers have won 2 of their last 5. Season series: CHA leads series 1-0.

The Hornets list 2 players as out or doubtful, including Kon Knueppel (G). The Cavaliers list 5 players as out or doubtful, including Peyton Watson (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

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Top performers

#45
CLE · PointsDonovan Mitchell G23.0
#1
CLE · AssistsJames Harden G5.8
#31
CLE · ReboundsJarrett Allen C8.3
#24
CHA · PointsBrandon Miller F20.6
#17
CHA · AssistsDennis Schroder G4.9
#14
CHA · ReboundsMoussa Diabate F9.5
CavaliersHornets
7-7Record4-8
LLWLWLast fiveLLLWL
69.3%ESPN win chance30.7%
Season series
CHA leads series 1-0

Cavaliers injuries

  • Peyton Watson GOut, Hamstring
  • James Harden GOut, Calf
  • Donovan Mitchell GOut, Knee
  • Jarrett Allen COut, Knee
  • Evan Mobley COut, Toe

Hornets injuries

  • Kon Knueppel GOut, Hamstring
  • Dennis Schroder GOut, Hamstring

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