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Cleveland Cavaliers Outlast Charlotte Hornets in Double Overtime at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

The Cleveland Cavaliers, with a record of 51-31, secured a hard-fought victory over the Charlotte Hornets, who now stand at 27-55. The final score read 132-122 after two intense overtime periods.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 18: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on November 18, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

In an electrifying double-overtime game at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the Cleveland Cavaliers emerged victorious against the Charlotte Hornets. The home team's performance was marked by resilience and effective playmaking as they led for a significant duration of 50 minutes and 37 seconds compared to just over five minutes for their opponents. The Cavaliers showcased their scoring efficiency with a field goal percentage of 53 and were particularly dominant in the paint where they scored 64 points.


The Cavaliers' offensive efforts were complemented by their defensive tenacity which resulted in eight blocks and eight steals. They also capitalized on turnovers, adding another dimension to their scoring with 16 points off turnovers. Despite committing more turnovers than usual with a total of twenty, the team maintained composure under pressure.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets on November 18, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

On the other side of the court, despite being outscored overall, the Hornets displayed commendable hustle throughout all quarters and both overtime periods. Their bench contributed significantly with seventeen points while they also managed to rack up thirty-five points off turnovers thanks to eleven steals.


The rebounding battle was closely contested; however, it was ultimately won by Cleveland who gathered fifty-eight rebounds against Charlotte's sixty-one. This slight edge helped maintain possession and control of the game flow for Cleveland.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 18, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Notably absent from this contest were foulouts from either side; however personal fouls did play a role in shaping game dynamics as both teams drew fouls consistently throughout playtime - thirty-three times for Charlotte and twenty-five times for Cleveland.


Looking ahead after this gripping encounter between two determined teams, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as The Cleveland Cavaliers will host Miami Heat at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 21st at midnight UTC time (7 PM Eastern Time). Fans eager to catch every moment can tune into BSOH or BSSUN channels where live coverage will be broadcasted.

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