Cavaliers Soar Past Hornets 128-114 in High-Scoring Affair

The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their unbeaten streak to 15 games, dominating the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 in a thrilling matchup. The Cavaliers’ potent offense and stingy defense proved too much for the Hornets, who struggled to keep pace.

First Quarter: Cavaliers Set the Tone (38-28)

The Cavaliers came out firing, scoring 38 points in the opening quarter. Donovan Mitchell led the charge, scoring 12 points, including two three-pointers. Darius Garland added 8 points, and Evan Mobley chipped in with 6. The Hornets, meanwhile, struggled to find their rhythm, scoring just 28 points. Terry Rozier’s 8 points paced Charlotte.

Second Quarter: Cavaliers Maintain Lead (72-59)

In the second quarter, the Cavaliers continued to pour in the points, scoring 34. Jarrett Allen’s 8 points led the way, while Mitchell added 7. The Hornets’ offense improved, scoring 31 points, but they couldn’t close the gap. Rozier scored 9 points, and P.J. Washington added 8.

Halftime: Cavaliers 72, Hornets 59

At halftime, the Cavaliers held a 13-point lead. Mitchell’s 19 points led all scorers, while Garland had 15. Rozier paced the Hornets with 17 points.

Third Quarter: Hornets Make a Push (102-99)

The Hornets came out aggressive in the third quarter, scoring 40 points. Washington’s 12 points led the charge, while Rozier added 10. The Cavaliers’ offense slowed slightly, scoring 30 points. Mitchell scored 8, and Allen added 6.

Fourth Quarter: Cavaliers Seal the Win (128-114)

In the final quarter, the Cavaliers regained their momentum, scoring 26 points. Garland’s 9 points led the way, while Mitchell added 7. The Hornets struggled, scoring just 15 points. Rozier’s 5 points paced Charlotte.

Final Box Score:

Cavaliers:

– Donovan Mitchell: 37 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
– Darius Garland: 28 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists
– Jarrett Allen: 24 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks
– Evan Mobley: 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists

Hornets:

– Terry Rozier: 34 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists
– P.J. Washington: 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
– Kelly Oubre Jr.: 20 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

The Cavaliers’ 15-game winning streak is the longest in the NBA this season. Donovan Mitchell has scored 30+ points in 10 consecutive games.

The Cavaliers’ impressive victory solidifies their position as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets, meanwhile, will look to regroup and snap their losing streak.