Monday's 7 p.m. ET game between the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-14) and Charlotte Hornets (9-19) at Rocket Arena features the Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell and the Hornets' Kon Knueppel as players to watch.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets: Dec. 22 Viewing Options
- Game day: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Peacock and FDSOH
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
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Cavaliers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.7% | 23 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.7% | 13 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 13 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.3 | 22 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 6 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.3 | 4 |
Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.3% | 24 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 49.0% | 28 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.1 | 17 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.2 | 4 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 22 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 26 |
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Top Players
Cavaliers
- Mitchell's statline this season includes 30.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game for the Cavaliers.
- So far this season, Jarrett Allen averages 14.0 points, 2.0 assists and 7.5 rebounds per matchup.
- Among active players, the Cavaliers are led by Mitchell from beyond the arc. He hits 4.0 shots from deep per game.
- Mitchell records 1.4 steals per game. Allen collects 0.9 blocks a contest.
Hornets
- Miles Bridges pours in 21.1 points per game. He also contributes 6.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game this season.
- This season, Moussa Diabate has a statline of 7.9 points, 1.1 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game.
- Knueppel hits 3.5 threes per game.
- The Hornets' defensive efforts get a boost from Knueppel (0.8 steals per game) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (1.8 blocks per game).
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Evan Mobley: Out (Calf),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Donovan Mitchell: Probable (Illness),
Sam Merrill: Probable (Hand),
Craig Porter Jr.: Probable (Illness)
Hornets
Hornets:
Grant Williams: Out (Acl),
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Questionable (Elbow),
Collin Sexton: Day-To-Day (Quadricep),
LaMelo Ball: Probable (Wrist)
Cavaliers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Warriors | L 99-94 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Wizards | W 130-126 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Hornets | L 119-111 | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | Bulls | L 127-111 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Bulls | L 136-125 | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 12/25/2025 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Suns | - | Home |
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | Nuggets | L 115-106 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Bulls | L 129-126 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Cavaliers | W 119-111 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Hawks | W 133-126 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Pistons | L 112-86 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Wizards | - | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Magic | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Bucks | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Warriors | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Bucks | - | Away |
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