Currently, the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-14) have six players on the injury report, including Donovan Mitchell, in their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (9-19) at Rocket Arena on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. ET. The Hornets have four players on the injury report.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Info
- When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: Peacock and FDSOH
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Cavaliers' Injury Report
Cavaliers Injuries:
Evan Mobley: Out (Calf),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Donovan Mitchell: Probable (Illness),
Sam Merrill: Probable (Hand),
Craig Porter Jr.: Probable (Illness)
Cavaliers' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 25.0 | 3.5 | 7.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| Jarrett Allen | 14.0 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 15.0 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 16.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Lonzo Ball | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
Cavaliers Stats
- Cleveland averages 118.7 points per game (10th in the league) while allowing 117.0 per contest (20th in the NBA). It has a +48 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 1.7 points per game.
- The Cavaliers' leading scorer, Mitchell, is fourth in the league averaging 30.7 points per game.
- Cleveland ranks 13th in the NBA at 44.8 rebounds per game. That's similar to the 45.3 its opponents average.
- Jarrett Allen tops the team with 7.5 rebounds per game.
- Cleveland connects on 14.8 three-pointers per game (fifth-most in the league), 1.5 more than its opponents (13.3).
- The Cavaliers' most prolific three-point shooter, Mitchell, hits 4.0 per game (first in the NBA).
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Hornets' Injury Report
Hornets Injuries:
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Questionable (Elbow),
Grant Williams: Out (Acl),
Collin Sexton: Day-To-Day (Quadricep),
LaMelo Ball: Probable (Wrist)
Hornets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel | 23.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 5.0 |
| Brandon Miller | 20.0 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| LaMelo Ball | 18.0 | 2.5 | 9.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Miles Bridges | 17.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | 6.0 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Hornets Stats
- Charlotte has a -112 scoring differential, falling short by 4.0 points per game. It is putting up 114.5 points per game, 20th in the league, and is giving up 118.5 per outing to rank 22nd in the NBA.
- Miles Bridges' 21.1 points per game leads the Hornets and ranks 31st in the league.
- Charlotte is 17th in the league at 44.1 rebounds per game. That's 2.9 more than the 41.2 its opponents average.
- Moussa Diabate's 7.3 rebounds per game lead the Hornets and rank 30th in the league.
- Charlotte makes 14.3 three-pointers per game (sixth-most in the league), 1.3 more than its opponents. It shoots 35.2% from deep (17th in NBA), and its opponents are shooting 38.0%.
- Kon Knueppel ranks fifth in the NBA and leads the Hornets with 3.5 made threes per game.
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