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ClippersCharlotte Hornets @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Dec 14, 2025
Hornets vs Cavaliers final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime on December 14, 2025 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 33 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 8 | 119 |
| Cavaliers | 29 | 18 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 111 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 29 PTS Kon Knueppel
- 13 REB Brandon Miller
- 6 AST Miles Bridges
Cavaliers
- 26 PTS Darius Garland
- 13 REB Jaylon Tyson
- 9 AST Darius Garland
Hornets vs Cavaliers Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sion James G | 37 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-9 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Miles Bridges F | 39 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-19 | 3-8 | 3-4 | +10 |
| Brandon Miller F | 38 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8-23 | 5-10 | 4-4 | +1 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 43 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11-19 | 3-7 | 4-4 | +10 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 20 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mason Plumlee FC | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
| KJ Simpson F | 19 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2-9 | 1-6 | 1-2 | -9 |
| Drew Peterson F | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 2-4 | +2 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 21 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -6 |
| Josh Green G | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +8 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 26 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-7 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 37 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6-24 | 1-11 | 4-5 | -12 |
| Darius Garland G | 39 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8-19 | 3-7 | 7-8 | -8 |
| Dean Wade FC | 31 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 3-6 | 1-2 | -11 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 22 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 3-5 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Thomas Bryant CF | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-1 | 3-3 | +6 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Lonzo Ball G | 31 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3-8 | 1-5 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 35 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-13 | 2-4 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Craig Porter G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
Hornets vs Cavaliers Recap
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime after outscoring them 8-0 in the extra period. The win moves Charlotte to 8-18, while Cleveland falls to 15-12.
The Hornets built a 10-point lead by halftime, 57-47, and held a 9-point edge after three quarters at 88-79. Cleveland won the fourth 32-23 to tie the game at 111-111 and force overtime. Charlotte then shot better from the field, 43 of 98 to Cleveland's 38 of 95, and pulled down 53 rebounds to the Cavaliers' 46.
Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 29 points, while Darius Garland topped Cleveland with 26 and added 9 assists. Brandon Miller grabbed 13 rebounds for Charlotte, matched by Jaylon Tyson's 13 for the Cavaliers. Charlotte made 17 of 44 three-pointers against 12 of 38 for Cleveland.
The number to know: 23 of 29. The Cavaliers made that many free throws, yet the Hornets' edge in rebounds and threes decided the game.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 43-98 | Field Goals | 38-95 |
| 43.9% | FG % | 40.0% |
| 17-44 | 3-Pointers | 12-38 |
| 38.6% | 3P % | 31.6% |
| 16-21 | Free Throws | 23-29 |
| 76.2% | FT % | 79.3% |
| 53 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 28 | Assists | 27 |
| 9 | Steals | 10 |
| 7 | Blocks | 3 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 26 | Fouls | 24 |
| 17 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 52.6% | 13.0% | 26.7% | 0.163 |
 Cavaliers | 46.3% | 11.5% | 24.1% | 0.242 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, December 14, 20253:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- L vs Bulls 126-129 Dec 12, 2025
- L vs Nuggets 106-115 Dec 7, 2025
- W @ Raptors 111-86 Dec 5, 2025
- L @ Knicks 104-119 Dec 3, 2025
- L @ Nets 103-116 Dec 1, 2025
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Wizards 130-126 Dec 12, 2025
- L vs Warriors 94-99 Dec 6, 2025
- W vs Spurs 130-117 Dec 5, 2025
- L vs Trail Blazers 110-122 Dec 3, 2025
- W @ Pacers 135-119 Dec 1, 2025
Previous meetings
- Feb 20, 2026 Cavaliers @ Hornets 118-113
- Jan 21, 2026 Cavaliers @ Hornets 94-87
- Dec 22, 2025 Hornets @ Cavaliers 132-139
More NBA Games on Dec 14, 2025
- Final
Washington Wizards2-2108
Indiana Pacers2-289Top: III 23 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1117
Atlanta Hawks2-2120Top: George 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-382
Brooklyn Nets0-4127Top: Jr. 20 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3114
Chicago Bulls1-3104Top: III 20 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-4103
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1117Top: Randle 24 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1116
Phoenix Suns1-2114Top: Dončić 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3131
Portland Trail Blazers3-0136Top: Curry 48 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Hornets vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Cavaliers on Dec 14, 2025?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 29 points.
What are the Hornets and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Hornets were 8-18 and the Cavaliers were 15-12 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Cavaliers?
Kon Knueppel scored 29 for the Hornets. Darius Garland scored 26 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Hornets vs Cavaliers season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Hornets vs Cavaliers game?
The Cavaliers beat the Hornets 118-113 on Feb 20, 2026 on the road.
Where was Hornets vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Cavaliers?
Hornets-Cavaliers: Q1 33-29, Q2 24-18, Q3 31-32, Q4 23-32, OT 8-0.
What is next for the Hornets and Cavaliers?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.