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Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Odds, injuries, storylines

By Dylan Jackson

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 22: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles on Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rick Osentoski/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 22: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles on Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rick Osentoski/Getty Images) /
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The Charlotte Hornets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight in the Spectrum Center at 7:00 p.m. Eastern. The team is coming off of a win last night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, led by rookie and 2021 3rd overall pick Evan Mobley, are 3-4 this season. Earlier this season, the Hornets beat the Cavaliers (albeit without Darius Garland).

Last night, though, the Hornets were fully healthy for the first time this season – and they looked really good.

Charlotte Hornets odds vs Cleveland Cavaliers

The Charlotte Hornets are 5-point favorites against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight, according to WynnBET. The Hornets have been an excellent 3rd-quarter team this year – so the 1.5-point spread in the third quarter may also be worth a look.

Streaming info for Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

TV: Bally Sports Southeast

Radio: WFNZ 610

Sinclair Broadcasting Group has made it unbearably difficult to watch Hornets games. It sucks. Stay strong, Hornets fans.

Storylines for Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

The Charlotte Hornets are 5-2 currently, and sit behind the New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, and Chicago Bulls – all of whom are 5-1. Those teams likely won’t stay at the top of the Eastern Conference, but if the Hornets can win tonight and on Wednesday they’d sit at 8-2 – that would give them a really solid start despite playing some above-average competition.

The Cavaliers are likely going to start three seven-footers – as they have done all season: Evan Mobley at SF, Lauri Markkanen at PF, and Jarrett Allen at C. Despite that, Charlotte was able to out-rebound the Cavs in their first matchup.

Ish Smith and Cody Martin seem to be regressing slightly. In a game against a strong Cavaliers backcourt – it will be interesting to see whether James Borrego decides to add another guard to the rotation – James Bouknight possibly?

Injury Report for Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavaliers:

Kevin Pangos – OUT (personal)

Isaac Okoro – OUT (hamstring)

Kevin Love – OUT (health and safety protocol)

Hornets:

None. No injuries. We love to see it.

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