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Kings112Cleveland Cavaliers @ Charlotte Hornets: Feb 20, 2026
Cavaliers vs Hornets final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 on February 20, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 118 |
| Hornets | 20 | 33 | 36 | 24 | 113 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 32 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 14 REB Jarrett Allen
- 8 AST James Harden
Hornets
- 33 PTS Kon Knueppel
- 13 REB Ryan Kalkbrenner
- 7 AST Sion James
Cavaliers vs Hornets Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden G | 34 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-14 | 2-3 | 4-4 | +3 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 32 | 26 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11-15 | 0-0 | 4-5 | -2 |
| Dean Wade FC | 26 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 34 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9-22 | 2-7 | 12-13 | -4 |
| Sam Merrill G | 24 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Thomas Bryant CF | 15 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 20 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 4-4 | +16 |
| Keon Ellis G | 23 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +19 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +14 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball G | 27 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-17 | 2-10 | 8-8 | +6 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 35 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 37 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11-20 | 7-15 | 4-5 | +2 |
| Brandon Miller F | 23 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6-19 | 4-12 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Sion James G | 29 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Xavier Tillman F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| PJ Hall F | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Josh Green G | 19 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-6 | 3-3 | -4 |
| Tre Mann G | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Pat Connaughton G | 19 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Antonio Reeves G | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
Cavaliers vs Hornets Recap
Cleveland beat Charlotte in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Hornets 28-24 down the stretch to secure the win. The Cavaliers improve to 36-21 with the victory.
The game stayed tight through three quarters. Cleveland led 30-20 after one and 59-53 at halftime, but Charlotte cut it to a single point by the end of the third at 90-89. Cleveland shot 26 of 28 from the free throw line, a deciding edge against Charlotte's 21 of 22.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 32 points. Kon Knueppel scored 33 for Charlotte but it wasn't enough. The Hornets dominated the glass with 45 rebounds to Cleveland's 39 and committed fewer turnovers with 14 against the Cavaliers' 12.
The number to know: Charlotte shot 36 of 92 from the field, 39 percent accuracy that proved costly in a five-point game.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 41-77 | Field Goals | 36-92 |
| 53.2% | FG % | 39.1% |
| 10-21 | 3-Pointers | 20-56 |
| 47.6% | 3P % | 35.7% |
| 26-28 | Free Throws | 21-22 |
| 92.9% | FT % | 95.5% |
| 39 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 23 |
| 24 | Assists | 26 |
| 10 | Steals | 5 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 21 | Fouls | 23 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 4 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 59.7% | 11.8% | 33.3% | 0.338 |
 Hornets | 50.0% | 12.1% | 45.1% | 0.228 |
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
- Friday, February 20, 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
- W vs Nets 112-84 Feb 19, 2026
- W vs Wizards 138-113 Feb 11, 2026
- W @ Nuggets 119-117 Feb 9, 2026
- W @ Kings 132-126 Feb 7, 2026
- W @ Clippers 124-91 Feb 4, 2026
Hornets last 5
- L vs Rockets 101-105 Feb 19, 2026
- W vs Hawks 110-107 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Pistons 104-110 Feb 9, 2026
- W @ Hawks 126-119 Feb 7, 2026
- W @ Rockets 109-99 Feb 5, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 21, 2026 Cavaliers @ Hornets 94-87
- Dec 22, 2025 Hornets @ Cavaliers 132-139
- Dec 14, 2025 Hornets @ Cavaliers 119-111
More NBA Games on Feb 20, 2026
- Final
Indiana Pacers2-1118
Washington Wizards2-1131Top: Williams 25 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2114
Memphis Grizzlies3-0123Top: Collier 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3128
Atlanta Hawks2-197Top: Herro 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2111
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0122Top: Edwards 40 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3139
New Orleans Pelicans0-3118Top: Williamson 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-386
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0105Top: Jr. 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2122
Los Angeles Lakers3-0125Top: Dončić 38 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1157
Portland Trail Blazers2-0103Top: Jokić 32 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Timberwolves Oct 26; Hornets host the Wizards Oct 26.
Cavaliers vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Hornets on Feb 20, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 32 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Hornets records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 36-21 and the Hornets were 26-31 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Hornets?
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 for the Cavaliers. Kon Knueppel scored 33 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 94-87 on Jan 21, 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 30-20, Q2 29-33, Q3 31-36, Q4 28-24.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Hornets?
Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Hornets host the Wizards on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.