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Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets Set to Clash at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, fans can anticipate an engaging matchup. The Cavaliers have been showing a mix of performances in their recent games, which suggests that consistency is still something the team is striving for.


MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 16: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 16, 2022 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

In their last three games, the Cavs have had one win and two losses. Their most recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks ended in a 98-113 defeat. Despite starting strong with a 37-point first quarter, they couldn't maintain momentum and were outscored in subsequent quarters. The team's shooting was decent with an overall field goal percentage of about 43 percent and a three-point shooting rate also around 43 percent. However, they were outrebounded by the Bucks who grabbed 67 rebounds over the Cavs' 41.


The game before that saw them face off against Minnesota Timberwolves at home where they put up an impressive fight but ultimately fell short by five points, ending with a score of 124-129. The Cavs showed strength from behind the arc hitting half of their three-point attempts and fought hard on second-chance points scoring 22 compared to Minnesota's six.


MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 16: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 16, 2022 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

Looking further back to their away game versus Golden State Warriors, we saw another narrow loss (101-106). This time rebounding was stronger with Cleveland pulling down 57 boards but shooting percentages dropped slightly across all areas compared to their more recent outings.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption on home turf where crowd support could provide an edge over visiting Charlotte Hornets. Fans should look out for improvements in defensive plays as well as maintaining offensive efficiency throughout all four quarters if they are hoping for a victory.


The match is scheduled for November 19th at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio; tip-off is set for shortly after half-past seven local time (7:30 PM EST). Fans can catch live action on Bally Sports Ohio (BSOH) network or follow along through various streaming platforms offering NBA coverage.

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