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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) visit the Charlotte Hornets (4-7) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET, at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC. TV: DAZN CHA. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBASaturday, January 2, 2027

Cleveland Cavaliers5-6

1:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027

Charlotte Hornets4-7

DateJan 2, 2027

Time1:00 PM ET

VenueSpectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

TVDAZN CHA

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersCharlotte Hornets

Points per game

116.5

98.8

Points allowed per game

115.0

110.4

5-6Record4-7

2nd in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Southeast Division

1-4Road record / home record3-4

LLWLLLast 5WLLLL

L2StreakW1

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersCharlotte Hornets

L2StreakW1

Points Against

115.0

110.4

5-5Last Ten Games3-7

Points Per Game

116.5

98.8

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

46.2

46.1

Assists Per Game

27.0

21.5

Blocks Per Game

5.5

4.6

Steals Per Game

7.4

7.2

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

1.3

Total Turnovers Per Game

13.8

19.0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill G · Elbow

Out

Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Charlotte Hornets

Grant Williams F · Hamstring

Out

Kon Knueppel G · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Dennis Schroder G · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Brandon Miller F · Groin - Soreness

Day-To-Day

Moussa Diabate F · Quadriceps

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL

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 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

Charlotte HornetsWLLLL

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

CHA leads series 1-0

Apr 4, 2027CHA 0, CLE 0

Jan 2, 2027CLE 0, CHA 0

Nov 9, 2026CLE 112, CHA 124

Team pages

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

Charlotte Hornets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.

How can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets?

TV: DAZN CHA.

What are the records of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets?

Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6. Charlotte Hornets: 4-7.

Who is injured for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Charlotte Hornets: Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel, Dennis Schroder. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets played?

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.

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