Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Hornets Win 124-112

The Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers result was shaped by the hosts’ control of the second and third periods. Grayson Allen led the Hornets with 27 points, while Naz Reid produced a 25-point, 13-rebound double-double.

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers timeline

Charlotte took a narrow 29-28 advantage from Q1. The Hornets then pulled away by winning Q2 40-25, taking a 69-53 lead into halftime.

The home team maintained that momentum after the break. Hornets scored 38 points to Cleveland’s 27 in Q3, creating a substantial cushion heading into the final period of Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cleveland answered with a 32-17 Q4. That late push did not erase Charlotte’s earlier work, however, and the Hornets secured the 124-112 final without overtime.

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers match player stats

Allen posted 27 points, four rebounds and six assists in 33:32. He shot 8-for-14 from the field, made 6 of 12 three-pointers and converted 5 of 6 free throws.

Reid played 32:29 and finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds and four assists for the double-double. Tidjane Salaun added 14 points in 17:40, connecting on 3 of 4 from three-point range and all three of his free throws.

R. Kalkbrenner led the Hornets on the glass with 15 rebounds, alongside eight points and three assists. Coby White handed out a game-high eight assists while contributing 10 points and three rebounds.

For Cleveland, T. Meleek scored 18 points with three rebounds and three assists in 26:40. Peyton Watson added 13 points, while Jarrett Allen recorded 12 points and seven rebounds, shooting 5-for-5 from the field and 1-for-1 from three.

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers stats

In Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers, the Hornets went 44-for-93 from the field for 47 percent. They made 23 of 46 three-point attempts for 50 percent and shot 13-for-16, or 81 percent, at the free-throw line.

The Cavaliers shot 42-for-82 from the field, good for 51 percent. They made 14 of 35 threes for 40 percent and finished 14-for-18, or 78 percent, on free throws.

Charlotte held a 49-32 edge in rebounds and led 29-27 in assists. Both teams recorded nine steals. Cleveland registered six blocks to Charlotte’s three, while the Hornets committed 17 turnovers and the Cavaliers had 14.

Head-to-head record

The result follows a five-game head-to-head stretch in which Charlotte Hornets had one win and Cleveland Cavaliers had four. On 21 February 2026, Cleveland won 118-113 in Charlotte, then prevailed 94-87 at the same venue on 22 January 2026.

Cleveland also won 139-132 at home on 23 December 2025. Charlotte took a 119-111 road victory on 15 December 2025, while Cleveland earned a 118-117 win at Spectrum Center on 8 March 2025.

Final word

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers saw the Hornets gain separation through three-point shooting and rebounding before Cleveland delivered a strong final quarter. Find more coverage in the basketball category and visit the official NBA website.