Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley
Key Points
The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Sunday afternoon as they host the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Cleveland enters Sunday’s game with a 15-11 record after defeating the Washington Wizards on the road on Friday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45)
In Friday’s victory over the Wizards, Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers as he recorded 48 points, four rebounds and four assists while Evan Mobley added 23 points, 13 rebounds and six assists of his own.
Now Cleveland will try to grab another victory on Sunday at home as they face off against a struggling Hornets team.
On the other side, Charlotte enters Sunday’s contest with a 7-18 record after losing at home to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) — Source: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Kon Knueppel led the way for the Hornets in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 33 points, five rebounds and nine assists while Miles Bridges recorded 32 points and seven rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Hornets Injury Report, Will LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton Play?
For the Hornets, they have six players listed on their injury report, including star guard LaMelo Ball.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1)
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1)
Charlotte has ruled out Ball due to a bone bruise in his left ankle as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
With Ball still sidelined, KJ Simpson, Sion James and Josh Green could be in line for larger roles for the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) — Source: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
The Hornets have also ruled out Collin Sexton due to a left quad strain while Pat Connaughton, Tre Mann and Grant Williams will also be sidelined as they continue to recover from injuries.
Tijane Salaun has been listed as questionable with left hip soreness and if he is sidelined, Charlotte will need others to step up in his place off the bench.
Cavaliers Injury Report, Will Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen Play?
On the other side, the Cavaliers have five players listed on their injury report, including their frontcourt duo of Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) — Source: © Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
Cleveland has ruled out Mobley due to a left calf strain that is expected to sidelined him at least two weeks.
With Mobley sidelined, Dean Wade and Thomas Bryant could be in line for larger roles for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) — Source: © Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
The good news for the Cavaliers is that Allen has been listed as probable due to a sprained right middle finger and he is expected to return from a six-game absence.
Sam Merrill, Larry Nance Jr. and Max Strus have all been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined due to injuries.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Hornets and Cavaliers from Cleveland at 3:30 p.m. EST.
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