US EditionDefense leads the way in Cavaliers' defeat of Hornets
The Cavaliers won their fifth road game in six tries by outrebounding the Hornets 60-47 despite shooting just 20% on three-pointers and committing 21 turnovers.
- On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 94-87 at the Spectrum Center, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 24 points.
- Facing injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers relied on a next-man-up approach and stifling on-ball pressure that forced Charlotte into turnovers and rushed shots.
- On the stat sheet, rebounding and resilience decided the outcome as the Cleveland Cavaliers outrebounded the Charlotte Hornets 60-47 despite shooting 8-for-40 from three and committing 21 turnovers.
- The victory gave Cleveland its fourth victory in six and its fifth road win in six, and the Cleveland Cavaliers return home to face the Sacramento Kings on Friday.
- Hornets coach Charles Lee's benching move backfired as LaMelo Ball went 1-of-15 from the field and Charlotte scored just 12 second-quarter points, trailing 56-32 at halftime.
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, USA (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points, Evan Mobley added 14 units and 14 rebounds, and Cleveland Cavaliers took a 21-point lead in the first quarter, before resisting and beating Charlotte's Hornets on Wednesday 94-87, to achieve their fifth win as visitors in the last six duels. Jaylon Tyson scored 14 points and Jarod Allen added 13 points and nine rebounds to the Cavaliers, who limited the Hornets to 32 points…
Mitchell scores 24 as Cavaliers use fast start to beat Hornets, 94-87
By STEVE REED CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points, Evan Mobley added 14 points and 14 rebounds and the Cavaliers jumped to a 21-point first-quarter lead and held on to beat the Hornets, 94-87, on Jan. 21 for their fifth road win in the last six games. Jaylon Tyson scored 14 points and Jarod Allen added 13 points and nine rebounds for the Cavaliers, who held the Hornets to 32 points in the first half on 26% shooting. Brandon Mille…
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