Cavaliers Top Hornets 139-132, End Losing Streak

Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat Charlotte Hornets 139-132 to Snap Losing Streak

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 139-132 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at Rocket Arena, ending a three-game losing streak for the home team.

The Cavaliers, who had dropped their previous three home games, improved to 2-5 at the arena since November 30. The win came in the middle game of a three-game homestand, providing a much-needed boost before upcoming matchups against New Orleans on Tuesday and the New York Knicks on Christmas Day.

DeAndre Hunter added 27 points for Cleveland, with 15 of those coming in the second half. Darius Garland contributed 27 points and 10 assists, while Dean Wade finished with 14 points and seven rebounds. Lonzo Ball chipped in six points and seven assists off the bench.

For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball led with 23 points, nine assists and six three-pointers. Rookies Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller each scored 20 points, and Moussa Diabate recorded a season-high 14 rebounds. The loss dropped Charlotte to 9-19 on the season, as they prepare to host the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.