Published Dec 13, 10:04pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 13, 10:04pm ET
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Updated Dec 13, 10:52pm ET
One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Charlotte Hornets. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Hornets pick?
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | -11.5 (-111) |
| Charlotte Hornets | +11.5 (-111) |
Although the Wizards have just three wins on their resume, they gave Cleveland all it could handle, holding a 15-point advantage through three quarters.
But thanks to a 24-point explosion by Donovan Mitchell over the final 12 minutes, the Cavaliers escaped with a 130-126 win.
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All five starters reached double figures for the Cavaliers. Mitchell was the spark plug, of course, scoring a team-high 48 points, along with four rebounds and four assists. He shot 17-for-31 overall, including an 8-for-15 effort from 3-point range.
Evan Mobley registered 23 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists. Darius Garland contributed 18 points, six assists, and three rebounds.
After an impressive win against Toronto, the Hornets enter this matchup amid a two-game losing streak, including a 129-126 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Charlotte led by as many as 13 points in the third quarter. Unfortunately, the Bulls responded with a 40-point effort in the final frame and held on for a three-point victory.
Kon Knueppel led the way with 33 points, nine assists and five rebounds. Miles Bridges scored 32 points and handed out seven assists for a Hornets squad that shot 53 percent overall and 43 percent from beyond the arc.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Cleveland has won seven of the previous 10 meetings in this series, and Charlotte is just 2-18 in its last 20 road games. With that said, look for the Cavaliers to emerge victorious in this Eastern Conference showdown.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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