Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets, Digi Mart USA News (Charlotte, North Carolina): The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to regain some positive momentum as they take on an injured and struggling Charlotte Hornets team. Things aren’t going well for the Hornets, who have been one of the worst teams in the league based on their point differential.
Charlotte has also been without one of its best players for most of the season, and its second-best player has struggled significantly. Kon Knueppel will miss this game with a hamstring injury after playing just six minutes so far this season.
The Hornets will also be without Brandon Miller, who has a hip injury and has gotten off to a rough start, shooting just 26% from beyond the arc.
This is a prime opportunity for the Cavaliers to pick up a win and start another busy week on the right foot.
Game details: Cleveland Cavaliers (5-5) at Charlotte Hornets (3-7). Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.
Date and time: Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 PM. TV: DAZN and NBA League Pass.
Point spread: Cavaliers -8.5.
Cavaliers injury report: Sam Merrill (elbow) is out; Jarrett Allen (knee) is questionable; Jaylon Tyson (ankle) is out; Nae’Qwan Tomlin (back) is out; Khalifa Diop (G League) is out; Ernest Udeh Jr. (G League) is out.
Hornets injury report: Kon Knueppel (hamstring) is out; Brandon Miller (hip) is out; Dennis Schröder (hamstring) is out; Grant Williams (hamstring) is out; Moussa Diabaté (quad) is questionable.
Expected starting lineups: Cavaliers: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Meleek Thomas, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley. Hornets: Coby White, Grayson Allen, Sion James, Naz Reid, Ryan Kalkbrenner.
Previous matchup: The Cavaliers have won three straight over the Hornets, including a 118-113 win at the end of last February.
