US EditionMitchell scores 30 points as the Cavaliers beat the Hornets 139-132 to end a 3-game losing streak
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and Darius Garland added 27 points and 10 assists as the Cavaliers ended their losing streak with a high-scoring win.
- On Dec. 22, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 139-132 at Rocket Arena, snapping a three-game losing streak led by Donovan Mitchell's 30 points.
- After Merrill's return, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland restored spacing as the Cleveland Cavaliers' offense resembled its intended look with improved ball movement.
- Cleveland made a season-high 24 3s and posted a 137.6 offensive rating with a 132 defensive rating this year.
- Despite the scare, De'Andre Hunter returned and continued to contribute after being struck in the face and shooting two foul shots following a Flagrant 1 call.
- With the win Cleveland moves closer to full strength and aims to carry momentum forward, as they led for more than 35 minutes and host New Orleans on Dec. 23.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA game with a score of 139:132 (33:36, 37:27, 34:32, 35:37).
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Marietta Daily JournalCavs share scoring duties in victory over Hornets
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter each had 27 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 139-132 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and De’Andre Hunter added 15 of his 27 in the second half, propelling the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 139-132 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Darius Garland added 27 points and 10 assists for Cleveland, which pulled away in the second half to snap a three-game losing streak. The Cavaliers had lost three straight at home and are 2-5 at Rocket Arena since November 30. LaMelo Ball led Ch…
Cleveland 139, Charlotte 132
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Cavs’ offense finds its pulse again as All-Star backcourt dismantles Hornets, 139-132
With Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell healthy enough to control the game, Cleveland’s offense rediscovered its spacing, tempo and decision-making against the Charlotte Hornets — a reminder of why everything works best when the backcourt dictates the terms.
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