The Charlotte Hornets, with a record of 17-54, faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, standing at 44-28. Despite their efforts, the Hornets fell to the Cavaliers with a final score of 92-115.

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 25: Aleksej Pokusevski #17 of the Charlotte Hornets goes up for the jumpball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 25, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

In what was a challenging matchup for the visiting Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, they struggled to maintain consistency throughout each quarter. The game began evenly with both teams scoring 20 points in the first quarter. However, as play progressed, it became apparent that maintaining offensive momentum was an issue for Charlotte. They managed only 17 points in the second quarter compared to Cleveland's commanding 31 points.

Charlotte's performance saw them trailing behind in most statistical categories. They shot at a modest rate from the field with a shooting percentage of 42 and were outrebounded by their opponents who collected 53 rebounds over Charlotte's total of 40. The Hornets did show some resilience in free throw accuracy with an impressive rate of 83 percent but it wasn't enough to close down on their opponent’s lead.

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 25: Craig Porter #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 25, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

The team's effort was evident as they fought back in the third quarter adding another solid chunk of points totaling at 29 but still found themselves outpaced by Cleveland who added another strong set of points bringing their tally up by another significant margin after scoring an overwhelming number of points in fourth-quarter action.

Key players for Charlotte contributed notable individual performances despite falling short overall. The bench provided valuable support chipping in with a total contribution of thirty bench points while also managing nine three-pointers throughout the game which accounted for roughly one-third of their field goals made.

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 25: Aleksej Pokusevski #17 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 25, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Defensively, there were challenges too; although they managed five steals and four blocks during playtime, these defensive efforts could not counteract Cleveland’s offensive onslaught which included fifty-four percent shooting from field goal range and forty-two percent from beyond three-point line territory.

Looking ahead after this tough outing on court against formidable opposition like Cavaliers who demonstrated why they are among top contenders this season - fans can look forward to seeing if Hornets can bounce back when they host next game scheduled on March twenty-seventh at Spectrum Center where tip-off is set for seven o'clock Eastern Time zone evening hours. This upcoming match will be broadcasted across multiple networks including BSSE and BSOH as well as CW43 ensuring fans won’t miss any action regardless where they are located.

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