The Hornets defeated the Cavaliers, 119-98. Terry Rozier led the Hornets with 29 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while LaMelo Ball added two points, four assists and two steals in the victory. Darius Garland tallied a game-high 33 points for the Cavaliers in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 31-33 on the season, while the Cavaliers fall to 36-26.