{"id":479761,"date":"2026-02-20T11:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/479761\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T11:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:06:11","slug":"cavs-at-hornets-how-to-watch-odds-and-injury-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/479761\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavs at Hornets: How to watch, odds, and injury report"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> are on the second night of a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets. Cleveland returned from the All-Star break last night with a big win over the Brooklyn Nets.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a good two months for the Cavs. They\u2019ve turned the corner in 2026 and are back to being an elite team. Cleveland is 13-2 over their last 15 games and have worked back into the top 10 for both offensive and defensive ratings.<\/p>\n

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The Cavs began trending in the right direction even before the James Harden trade, but his arrival has only made them more dangerous. This is a team that\u2019s playing with a newfound confidence. They could carry that into a big run in the playoffs, if all goes as planned.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Charlotte has been a pleasant surprise. Kon Knueppel is right in the mix for Rookie of the Year, while LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller have helped lead one of the league\u2019s best offenses in February.<\/p>\n

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Who:\u00a0Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> (35-21) vs. Charlotte Hornets (26-30)<\/p>\n

Where: Spectrum Center \u2013 Charlotte, NC<\/p>\n

When: Fri., Feb. 20 at 7 PM<\/p>\n

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass<\/p>\n

Point spread: Cavs -5.5<\/p>\n

Cavs injury report from last game vs. Nets: Max Strus \u2013 OUT (foot), Nae\u2019Qwan Tomlin \u2013 OUT (calf soreness), Emanuel Miller \u2013 OUT (G League), Tristan Enaruna \u2013 OUT (G League), Riley Minix \u2013 OUT (G League)<\/p>\n

Hornets injury report: Not Yet Submitted<\/p>\n

Cavs expected starting lineup: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen<\/p>\n

Hornets expected starting lineup: Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, Ryan Kalkbrenner, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller<\/p>\n

Previous matchup: Player Grades: Cavs vs Hornets \u2013 Cleveland outlasts Charlotte in shaky offensive performance<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at both teams\u2019 impact stats via Cleaning the Glass<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Offensive Rating<\/p>\n

Defensive Rating<\/p>\n

Net Rating<\/p>\n

Cavs<\/p>\n

118 (8th)<\/p>\n

113.6 (9th)<\/p>\n

+4.3 (8th)<\/p>\n

Hornets<\/p>\n

117.2 (11th)<\/p>\n

115.5 (15th)<\/p>\n

+1.8 (13th)<\/p>\n

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