Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: game summary
Final · December 14, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
Rocket Arena
Summary
| Team |
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Team stats
CHACLE 
- 43-98Field goals38-95
- 44%Field goal %40%
- 17-443-pointers12-38
- 39%3-point %32%
- 16-21Free throws23-29
- 76%Free throw %79%
- 53Rebounds46
- 12Offensive rebounds13
- 41Defensive rebounds33
- 28Assists27
- 9Steals10
- 7Blocks3
- 18Turnovers14
- 50Points in the paint50
- 14Fast break points8
- 26Fouls24
Game leaders
Points
Kon KnueppelCHA · G · 11/19 FG, 4/4 FT29
Darius GarlandCLE · G · 8/19 FG, 7/8 FT26
Rebounds
Brandon MillerCHA · F · 8 DREB, 5 OREB13
Jaylon TysonCLE · G · 10 DREB, 3 OREB13
Assists
- Brandon MillerCHA · F · 4 TO, 39 MIN6
- Darius GarlandCLE · G · 4 TO, 39 MIN9
Box score
Charlotte Hornets
| Starters | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles BridgesF | 39 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-19 | 3-8 | 3-4 | +10 |
| Brandon MillerF | 39 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8-23 | 5-10 | 4-4 | +1 |
| Ryan KalkbrennerC | 21 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Sion JamesG | 37 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-9 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Kon KnueppelG | 44 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11-19 | 3-7 | 4-4 | +10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Drew PetersonF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Moussa DiabateF | 22 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -6 |
| Tidjane SalaunF | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 2-4 | +2 |
| Mason PlumleeC | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Josh GreenG | 15 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +8 |
| KJ SimpsonG | 19 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2-9 | 1-6 | 1-2 | -9 |
| Totals | 119 | 53 | 28 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 43-98 | 17-44 | 16-21 | ||
Did not play: Grant Williams
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Starters | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean WadeF | 32 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 3-6 | 1-2 | -11 |
| De'Andre HunterF | 27 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-7 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Jarrett AllenC | 23 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 3-5 | -5 |
| Donovan MitchellG | 38 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6-24 | 1-11 | 4-5 | -12 |
| Darius GarlandG | 39 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8-19 | 3-7 | 7-8 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Nae'Qwan TomlinF | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Thomas BryantC | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-1 | 3-3 | +6 |
| Lonzo BallG | 32 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3-8 | 1-5 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Jaylon TysonG | 35 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-13 | 2-4 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Craig Porter Jr.G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Tyrese ProctorG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Totals | 111 | 46 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 38-95 | 12-38 | 23-29 | ||
Game info
- Arena
- Rocket Arena · Cleveland, OH
- Attendance
- 19,432
- TV
- FanDuel SN OH, FanDuel SN SE
- Officials
- Rodney Mott · Michael Smith · Nick Buchert
About this game
Who won Hornets vs Cavaliers?
Hornets won 119-111 over Cavaliers on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
When was Hornets vs Cavaliers played?
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET at Rocket Arena.
Where was Hornets vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena.