CavaliersPublished: Dec. 22, 2025, 6:10 a.m.
Charlotte Hornets’ Brandon Miller (24) drives as Cleveland Cavaliers’ Darius Garland (10) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long)AP
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs (15-14) continue their homestand, welcoming the Charlotte Hornets (9-19) to Rocket Arena on Monday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Eastern.
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Here’s what to know about the matchup:
Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets
Series: Second of four matchups in the regular season.
Where: Rocket Arena
When: 7 p.m. ET.
The point spread: Cavs minus-8.5; O/U 238.5
TV: Peacock & FanDuel Sports Network – Ohio
Injury report
Cavs
Probable:
Sam Merrill (right hand; sprain)Donovan Mitchell (illness)Craig Porter Jr. (illness)
Out:
Chris Livingston (G League – Two-Way)Evan Mobley (left calf; strain)Larry Nance Jr. (right calf; strain)Max Strus (left foot; Jones fracture surgery)Luke Travers (G League – Two-Way)
Hornets
Probable:
LaMelo Ball (right wrist; soreness)
Questionable:
Ryan Kalkbrenner (left elbow; sprain)
Doubtful:
Collin Sexton (left quadriceps; strain)
Out:
Liam McNeeley (G League – On Assignment)Drew Peterson (G League – Two-Way)Antonio Reeves (G League – Two-Way)Grant Williams (right knee; soreness)
Ethan Sands is a sports journalist and podcast host for Cleveland.com, where he covers the Cleveland Cavaliers and hosts the Wine and Gold Talk podcast. Since joining in October 2023, Sands has provided… more