Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Lead tracker
CHA leadsBiggest lead CHA 17, CLE 5| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHA | 33 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 8 | 119 |
 CLE | 29 | 18 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 111 |
Who won: Hornets 119-111
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The Hornets lead the series 1-0. Kon Knueppel led the Hornets in points (29). Darius Garland led the Cavaliers in points (26).
Win probability
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Play by play
- End of Game
- End of the 1st Overtime
- OT 1.9
Brandon Miller defensive rebound
- OT 5.7
Darius Garland misses 25-foot three point jumper
- OT 8.3CHA 119 - 111 CLE+1
Kon Knueppel makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT 8.3CHA 118 - 111 CLE+1
Kon Knueppel makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT 8.3
Jaylon Tyson personal foul
- OT 9.4
Tidjane Salaun defensive rebound
- OT 10.9
Donovan Mitchell misses 26-foot three point shot
- OT 17.2CHA 117 - 111 CLE+1
Tidjane Salaun makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT 17.2CHA 116 - 111 CLE+1
Tidjane Salaun makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT 17.2
Jaylon Tyson personal foul
- OT 19.4
Hornets Full timeout
- OT 20.7
Darius Garland personal foul
- OT 23.1TO
Darius Garland lost ball turnover (Kon Knueppel steals)
- OT 27.7
Cavaliers Full timeout
- OT 27.7
Kon Knueppel personal foul
- OT 27.7
Jaylon Tyson defensive rebound
- OT 27.7
Kon Knueppel misses 20-foot step back jumpshot
- OT 46.7
Moussa Diabate defensive rebound
- OT 48.8
Jaylon Tyson misses two point shot
- OT 52.1
Jaylon Tyson defensive rebound
- OT 55.3
Sion James misses 23-foot three point jumper
- OT 1:17
Brandon Miller defensive rebound
- OT 1:20
Lonzo Ball misses 25-foot three point jumper
Leaders
CHACLE 
