Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets

NBA

Cavaliers

25-20

94-87

Final

Hornets

16-28

Spectrum Center

TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

CLE leadsBiggest lead CLE 27, CHA 0

CHA leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
CLE	33	23	20	18	94
CHA	20	12	32	23	87

Who won: Cavaliers 94-87

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 94-87 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Spectrum Center. The Cavaliers lead the series 2-1. The Cavaliers outscored the Hornets 33-20 in the 1st quarter. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers in points (24). Brandon Miller led the Hornets in points (24).

Win probability

100%CLE final

CLECHA

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Play by play

End of Game
End of the 4th Quarter
Q4 0.0
Hornets offensive team rebound
Q4 0.0
Grant Williams misses heave jump shot
Q4 2.3
+1
Jarrett Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
CLE 94 - 87 CHA
Q4 2.3
+1
Jarrett Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
CLE 93 - 87 CHA
Q4 2.3
Sion James personal take foul
Q4 2.3
Jarrett Allen defensive rebound
Q4 2.6
Brandon Miller misses 23-foot three point jumper
Q4 9.9
Hornets Full timeout
Q4 9.9
Hornets defensive team rebound
Q4 11.9
Jaylon Tyson misses free throw 2 of 2
Q4 11.9
+1
Jaylon Tyson makes free throw 1 of 2
CLE 92 - 87 CHA
Q4 11.9
Kon Knueppel personal take foul
Q4 12.8
+2
Kon Knueppel makes driving layup
CLE 91 - 87 CHA
Q4 19.4
Moussa Diabate offensive rebound
Q4 21.2
Kon Knueppel misses 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
Q4 27.1
Hornets Full timeout
Q4 27.1
TO
Dean Wade offensive foul turnover
Q4 27.1
Dean Wade offensive foul
Q4 46.1
Cavaliers Full timeout
THREEQ4 46.1
Three! 27 ft
Brandon Miller
Brandon Miller makes 27-foot three pointer
CLE 91 - 85 CHA
Q4 55.9
Kon Knueppel defensive rebound
Q4 58.3
Dean Wade misses 23-foot three point jumper
Q4 1:14
+2
Brandon Miller makes 2-foot two point shot (Kon Knueppel assists)
CLE 91 - 82 CHA