Game Summary
The Cavaliers will go for their fifth straight win tonight when they face the Charlotte Hornets for the third and final time this season. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Cleveland’s four-game winning streak is currently the 2nd-longest in the Eastern Conference. During this stretch, the Cavs’ are outscoring opponents by an average of 10.0 points (112.3 to 102.3). The offense has scored at least 106 points in each game on a combined .498 shooting from the field.
When scoring 100-plus points in the 2014-15 season, the Cavs are a perfect 11-0 at home (18-4 overall). Cleveland is 18-1 (.947) when scoring at least 102 points.
The Cavs are a perfect 7-0 this season when holding opponents under 90 points or less.
Charlotte (18-25) enters tonight's contest on a hot streak of their own, winning eight of nine after knocking off the Miami Heat, 78-76, on Wednesday night.
Tune into FOX Sports Ohio starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 FM La Mega, AM 1590 WAKR (Akron)
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Probable Starters/Status Update*presented by Cleveland Clinic
Status Update: Iman Shumpert, (Dislocated Left Shoulder, Out), Anderson Varejao, (Torn Left Achilles Tendon, Out)
Hornets: PG - Kemba Walker, SG - Gerald Henderson, SF - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist PF - Cody Zeller, C - Bismack Biyombo
Status Update: (Hornets) - Jannero Pargo, (Low Back Soreness, Out)
*Subject to change
Head-to-Head Matchup
The Wine and Gold won the first two meetings after holding the Hornets to under 90 points in both contests (87.5) on a combined .412 shooting from the field, including .250 (11-44) from the three-point line.
In two games against the Hornets in 2014-15, Kevin Love is averaging 24.5 points on .552 (16-29) shooting from the field, including .538 (7-13) from beyond the arc, 12.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 38.5 minutes per game.
The Cavs lead the all-time series to the Hornets 54-40 (Home 36-10, Away 18-30).
Where to Catch the Action
TV: FOX Sports Ohio, Radio: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 FM La Mega, AM 1590 WAKR (Akron)
Tune into #CavsLive on FOX Sports Ohio starting at 7:00 p.m.
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On Deck
After tonight, the Wine and Gold will conclude their homestand on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 3:30 p.m. ET.