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Cleveland Cavaliers 94, Charlotte Hornets 87: final score and stats

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers 94 to Charlotte Hornets 87, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBAWednesday, January 21, 2026
DateJan 21, 2026
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueSpectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
TVESPN
Attendance17,619

Line score

Team1234T
Cleveland Cavaliers3323201894
Charlotte Hornets2012322387

Top performers

Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDonovan Mitchell · 24
ReboundsEvan Mobley · 14
AssistsDonovan Mitchell · 6
RatingEvan Mobley · 14 PTS, 14 REB, 3 BLK
Charlotte Hornets
PointsBrandon Miller · 24
ReboundsKon Knueppel · 11
AssistsLaMelo Ball · 7
RatingKon Knueppel · 21 PTS, 11 REB

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersCharlotte Hornets
Points per game
116.4
98.8
Points allowed per game
114.3
110.4
25-20Record16-28
2nd in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Southeast Division
2-4Road record / home record3-4
WLLWLLast 5WLLLL
W1StreakW1

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersCharlotte Hornets
34-87FG33-98
Field Goal %
39
34
8-403PT8-47
Three Point %
20
17
18-24FT13-18
Free Throw %
75
72
Rebounds
60
47
Offensive Rebounds
17
17
Defensive Rebounds
43
30
Assists
20
20
Steals
6
12
Blocks
8
4
Turnovers
20
12
Team Turnovers
1
1
Total Turnovers
21
13
Technical Fouls
1
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out
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

Box score

Cleveland Cavaliers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Dean Wade2741-30-22-294111181+11
Jarrett Allen35134-80-05-690102181-3
Evan Mobley36146-130-42-31402131134+10
Donovan Mitchell37248-202-86-736810121-3
Jaylon Tyson31146-171-91-274210253+14
Larry Nance Jr.1352-31-10-021010113+14
De'Andre Hunter1341-61-61-241410223-7
Nae'Qwan Tomlin2163-70-30-0920007210
Craig Porter Jr.1872-52-31-212202011-5
Tyrese Proctor1031-51-40-020000113+4
Team9434-878-4018-2460202068174321

Charlotte Hornets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Miles Bridges26115-131-50-111000011-29
Moussa Diabate2941-10-02-650213324+1
Brandon Miller34248-203-115-542320041-19
Sion James2200-20-00-011010102-11
Kon Knueppel31218-212-103-3112210473+8
Grant Williams2500-60-50-054130052+19
Ryan Kalkbrenner1573-50-01-141100314-3
Collin Sexton15115-121-40-020010021+3
Josh Green1972-31-22-292110541+12
LaMelo Ball2221-150-100-057221144-16
Team8733-988-4713-18472012124173023

Recent form

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
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

Season series

CLE leads series 2-1
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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets?

Cleveland Cavaliers won, 94-87, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

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

Cleveland Cavaliers 94, Charlotte Hornets 87.

Who were the top performers?

Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (24 points). Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller (24 points).

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets played?

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.

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