13 Stats to explain the Cavs 118-113 victory over the Hornets
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 118-113, with strong offensive performances from Jarrett Allen (26 points) and Donovan Mitchell (32 points).
- The Hornets dominated the offensive glass, securing 23 offensive rebounds and 37 second-chance points, partly due to the absence of Evan Mobley for the Cavs; however, Cleveland compensated with efficient shooting and frequent trips to the free-throw line.
- Cleveland took 42% of their shots at the rim, converting at a high rate, while limiting Charlotte's efficiency in the paint despite struggling with three-point defense; the Cavs also shot 47.6% from three on a season-low 21 attempts.
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