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Charlotte Hornets 132, Cleveland Cavaliers 139: final score and stats

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Hornets 132 to Cleveland Cavaliers 139, on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets.

NBAMonday, December 22, 2025
DateDec 22, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueRocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
TVPeacock
Attendance19,432

Line score

Team1234T
Charlotte Hornets36273237132
Cleveland Cavaliers33373435139

Top performers

Charlotte Hornets
PointsLaMelo Ball · 23
ReboundsMoussa Diabate · 14
AssistsLaMelo Ball · 9
RatingLaMelo Ball · 23 PTS, 9 AST
Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDonovan Mitchell · 30
ReboundsDean Wade · 7
AssistsDarius Garland · 10
RatingDarius Garland · 27 PTS, 10 AST

Team comparison

Charlotte HornetsCleveland Cavaliers
Points per game
98.8
116.4
Points allowed per game
110.4
114.3
9-20Record16-14
3rd in Southeast DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division
1-3Road record / home record4-2
WLLLLLast 5WLLWL
W1StreakW1

Team stats

Charlotte HornetsCleveland Cavaliers
46-94FG48-87
Field Goal %
49
55
21-423PT24-44
Three Point %
50
55
19-25FT19-19
Free Throw %
76
100
Rebounds
44
30
Offensive Rebounds
17
5
Defensive Rebounds
27
25
Assists
29
36
Steals
10
9
Blocks
3
2
Turnovers
19
13
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
20
13
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Charlotte Hornets
Grant Williams F · Hamstring
Out
Brandon Miller F · Groin - Soreness
Out
Kon Knueppel G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Dennis Schroder G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Moussa Diabate F · Quadriceps
Day-To-Day
Cleveland Cavaliers
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out

Box score

Charlotte Hornets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Miles Bridges30176-140-35-764101240-11
Brandon Miller27208-132-42-313321013-18
Mason Plumlee1052-40-01-150300232-10
LaMelo Ball24238-166-101-149300041-7
Kon Knueppel31206-115-93-312300012-19
Moussa Diabate2852-60-01-2142360684+8
Tidjane Salaun2121-40-20-031000032-11
Pat Connaughton631-11-10-020000110+12
Josh Green20103-43-41-211120101+3
Tre Mann17135-133-50-053101411+12
Sion James2172-50-23-413100012-6
Liam McNeeley672-31-22-211000100+12
Team13246-9421-4219-25442919103172718

Cleveland Cavaliers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Dean Wade28144-74-72-272000070+18
Jarrett Allen20124-40-04-452212144+4
Donovan Mitchell293010-186-114-445300135+10
Darius Garland30279-155-64-4410320224+13
Jaylon Tyson2000-60-10-013230011-11
De'Andre Hunter26279-134-55-551210143+9
Nae'Qwan Tomlin1352-41-20-000000000-1
Thomas Bryant20104-52-30-011000011-13
Lonzo Ball2462-52-40-027110021+11
Sam Merrill2642-70-40-015010010+6
Craig Porter Jr.321-10-00-000000001-7
Tyrese Proctor221-20-10-000000000-4
Team13948-8724-4419-193036139252520

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersW 124-112
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsL 80-119
Nov 4, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsL 104-114
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit PistonsL 91-124
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 104-109
Nov 11, 2026 · at New York KnicksW 115-107
Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95
Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124

Season series

Series tied 1-1
Feb 20, 2026CLE 118, CHA 113
Jan 21, 2026CLE 94, CHA 87
Dec 22, 2025CHA 132, CLE 139
Dec 14, 2025CHA 119, CLE 111

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers won, 139-132, on Monday, December 22, 2025.

What was the final score of Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Charlotte Hornets 132, Cleveland Cavaliers 139.

Who were the top performers?

Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball (23 points). Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (30 points).

Where is Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers played?

Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

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