Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road on Monday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Cleveland enters Monday’s game with a 15-14 record after losing at home to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10)
In Friday’s loss to the Bulls, Darius Garland led the way for the Cavaliers as he recorded 35 points and eight assists while Tyrese Proctor added 16 points and six rebounds of his own.
Now Cleveland will try to bounce back on Monday night at home as they face off against a struggling Hornets team.
On the other side, Charlotte enters Monday’s contest with a 9-19 record after losing on the road to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) — Source: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Kon Knueppel led the way for the Hornets in Saturday’s loss as he ended the game with 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Miles Bridges recorded 19 points and two rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Hornets Injury Report, Will LaMelo Ball, Ryan Kalkbrenner Play?
For the Hornets, they have four players listed on their injury report, including star guard LaMelo Ball.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the second half at Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the second half at Spectrum Center
Charlotte has listed Ball as probable with right wrist soreness and he is expected to play after he was able to play through the injury in Saturday’s loss to the Pistons.
The Hornets have listed Ryan Kalkbrenner as questionable due to a left elbow sprain and he is in danger of missing his third game of the season.
Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) — Source: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
If Kalkbrenner is sidelined on Monday, Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee could both be in line for larger roles.
Collin Sexton and Grant Williams have been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Cavaliers Injury Report, Will Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley Play?
On the other side, the Cavaliers have six players listed on their injury report, including both Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.
Donovan Mitchell pointed something out to Mets fans.
Donovan Mitchell pointed something out to Mets fans.
Cleveland has listed Mitchell as probable due to an illness and he is expected to return after missing Friday’s loss to the Bulls.
The Cavaliers have also listed Craig Porter Jr. as probable with an illness while Sam Merrill is probable due to a right hand sprain and they are both expected to play.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley
Mobley has been ruled out once again as he continues to recover from a left calf strain while Larry Nance Jr. and Max Strus both remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Hornets and Cavaliers from Cleveland at 7:00 p.m. EST on Peacock.
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