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ClippersCleveland Cavaliers @ Charlotte Hornets: Jan 21, 2026
Cavaliers vs Hornets final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 94-87 on January 21, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 33 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 94 |
| Hornets | 20 | 12 | 32 | 23 | 87 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 24 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 14 REB Evan Mobley
- 6 AST Donovan Mitchell
Hornets
- 24 PTS Brandon Miller
- 11 REB Kon Knueppel
- 7 AST LaMelo Ball
Cavaliers vs Hornets Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell G | 37 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8-20 | 2-8 | 6-7 | -3 |
| Evan Mobley F | 35 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6-13 | 0-4 | 2-3 | +10 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 30 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-17 | 1-9 | 1-2 | +14 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 34 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 5-6 | -3 |
| Dean Wade FC | 27 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tyrese Proctor G | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Craig Porter G | 18 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-3 | 1-2 | -5 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1-6 | 1-6 | 1-2 | -7 |
| Larry Nance Jr. FC | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +14 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 20 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller F | 33 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8-20 | 3-11 | 5-5 | -19 |
| Miles Bridges F | 26 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-13 | 1-5 | 0-1 | -29 |
| Sion James G | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 31 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-21 | 2-10 | 3-3 | +8 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 29 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2-6 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| LaMelo Ball G | 22 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1-15 | 0-10 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Collin Sexton G | 15 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Grant Williams F | 25 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0-6 | 0-5 | 0-0 | +19 |
| Josh Green G | 19 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -3 |
Cavaliers vs Hornets Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Hornets by building a 24-point halftime lead that Charlotte could not fully erase. Cleveland moved to 25-20, while the Hornets fell to 16-28.
The Cavaliers outscored Charlotte 56-32 over the first two quarters. Cleveland led 56-32 at halftime. The Hornets won the third quarter 32-20 and cut the margin to 12 by the end of it. Cleveland also won the rebounding count, 60 to 47, and attempted 24 free throws to Charlotte's 18.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 24 points and 6 assists, while Brandon Miller matched his 24 points for Charlotte. Evan Mobley pulled down 14 rebounds for Cleveland, and Kon Knueppel had 11 for the Hornets. Both teams shot poorly from deep, with Cleveland making 8 of 40 threes and Charlotte 8 of 47. The Cavaliers took 87 shots from the field and made 34, while the Hornets made 33 of 98.
The number to know: 98. Charlotte's shot attempts from the field did not offset its 33 makes.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 34-87 | Field Goals | 33-98 |
| 39.1% | FG % | 33.7% |
| 8-40 | 3-Pointers | 8-47 |
| 20.0% | 3P % | 17.0% |
| 18-24 | Free Throws | 13-18 |
| 75.0% | FT % | 72.2% |
| 60 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 17 | Off. Rebounds | 17 |
| 20 | Assists | 20 |
| 6 | Steals | 12 |
| 8 | Blocks | 4 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 21 | Fouls | 23 |
| 27 | Biggest Lead | 0 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 43.7% | 17.0% | 36.2% | 0.207 |
 Hornets | 37.8% | 10.2% | 28.3% | 0.133 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Hornets Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, January 21, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Hornets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- L vs Thunder 104-136 Jan 19, 2026
- W @ 76ers 117-115 Jan 16, 2026
- W @ 76ers 133-107 Jan 14, 2026
- L vs Jazz 112-123 Jan 12, 2026
- W vs Timberwolves 146-134 Jan 10, 2026
Hornets last 5
- W @ Nuggets 110-87 Jan 18, 2026
- L @ Warriors 116-136 Jan 17, 2026
- W @ Lakers 135-117 Jan 15, 2026
- L @ Clippers 109-117 Jan 12, 2026
- W @ Jazz 150-95 Jan 10, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 20, 2026 Cavaliers @ Hornets 118-113
- Dec 22, 2025 Hornets @ Cavaliers 132-139
- Dec 14, 2025 Hornets @ Cavaliers 119-111
More NBA Games on Jan 21, 2026
- Final
Brooklyn Nets0-466
New York Knicks1-3120Top: Brunson 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2104
Boston Celtics3-1119Top: Siakam 32 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1112
New Orleans Pelicans0-3104Top: Duren 20 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2124
Memphis Grizzlies4-0122Top: Johnson 32 PTS, 15 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0122
Milwaukee Bucks1-3102Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 40 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1122
Sacramento Kings0-4109Top: Barnes 23 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28.
Cavaliers vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Hornets on Jan 21, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 94-87 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 24 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Hornets records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 25-20 and the Hornets were 16-28 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Hornets?
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 for the Cavaliers. Brandon Miller scored 24 for the Hornets.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Hornets season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Hornets game?
The Cavaliers beat the Hornets 118-113 on Feb 20, 2026 on the road.
Where was Cavaliers vs Hornets played?
At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Hornets?
Cavaliers-Hornets: Q1 33-20, Q2 23-12, Q3 20-32, Q4 18-23.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Hornets?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.