Donovan Mitchell and LaMelo Ball are two players to watch when the Cleveland Cavaliers (30-4) and Charlotte Hornets (7-26) meet at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday. The opening tip is set for 6:00 PM ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets: Jan. 5 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Game time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV channel: FDSOH and FDSSE
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
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Cavaliers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 50.4% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.1% | 4 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.9 | 16 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.0 | 15 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.3 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.6 | 7 |
Hornets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.6% | 30 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.5% | 14 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.8 | 4 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.5 | 20 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.2 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 15 |
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Top Players
Cavaliers
- Mitchell contributes 23.4 points per game while adding 4.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists for the Cavaliers.
- Jarrett Allen adds 13.6 points, 1.8 assists and 10.1 rebounds per contest, while Darius Garland contributes with 20.4 points, 6.8 assists and 2.6 rebounds a game.
- Among active players, the Cavaliers are led by Mitchell from beyond the arc. He connects on 3.8 shots from deep per game.
- Mitchell averages 1.5 steals per game. Evan Mobley collects 1.5 blocks a contest.
Hornets
- Ball has the top spot on the Hornets scoring and assist lists among active players, putting up 30.1 points and 7.5 assists per game.
- Miles Bridges' per-game averages this season are 18.1 points, 3.7 assists and 7.8 rebounds.
- Ball averages 4.5 made threes per game.
- Cody Martin is a solid defensive option with 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks per game.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Isaac Okoro: Out (Shoulder),
Sam Merrill: Questionable (Ankle)
Hornets
Hornets:
Tre Mann: Out (Back),
Brandon Miller: Questionable (Ankle),
DaQuan Jeffries: Questionable (Groin),
LaMelo Ball: Questionable (Wrist),
Josh Green: Questionable (Shoulder),
Grant Williams: Out For Season (Acl)
Cavaliers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Jazz | W 124-113 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Nuggets | W 149-135 | Away |
| 12/30/2024 | Warriors | W 113-95 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Lakers | W 122-110 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Mavericks | W 134-122 | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Thunder | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 1/12/2025 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Pacers | - | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Thunder | - | Away |
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Rockets | L 114-101 | Home |
| 12/26/2024 | Wizards | L 113-110 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Thunder | L 106-94 | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Bulls | L 115-108 | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Pistons | L 98-94 | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Suns | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Suns | - | Away |
| 1/15/2025 | Jazz | - | Away |
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