Charlotte Hornets @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Apr 4, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
3:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, April 4, 2027
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Home

Hornets vs Cavaliers tips off at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

How to Watch Hornets vs Cavaliers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, April 4, 20273:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCDay-To-DayKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Preview

The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Cavaliers are 2-1 this season.

The Cavaliers won last season's series 3-1. The Cavaliers rank 8th in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game).

Hornets vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCavaliers 3-1

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPCavaliers 3 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
119.3#8
111.0#11
Opponent points
120.0#20
41.5%#28
Field goal %
46.6%#11
29.8%#26
Three-point %
36.6%#10
87.0%#2
Free throw %
74.4%#18
47.8#7
Rebounds
46.0#11
21.5#29
Assists
26.3#11
6.8#24
Steals
9.7#13
5.3#13
Blocks
8.3#1
17.8#26
Turnovers
18.0#27

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0
6Cavaliers2-11.0
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5

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Hornets vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Cavaliers start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Cavaliers on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Cavaliers records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 3-1 and the Cavaliers were 2-1 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Cavaliers?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee); Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, day-to-day, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Hornets vs Cavaliers go last season?

The Cavaliers won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hornets vs Cavaliers game?

The Cavaliers beat the Hornets 118-113 on Feb 20, 2026 on the road.

Where is Hornets vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Hornets vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets and Cavaliers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Cavaliers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.