Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Feb 20, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers Edge Out Charlotte Hornets 118-113 in Tight Contest
Game Summary
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a close victory over the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 118-113. Despite a strong performance from the Hornets, who made 20 three-pointers, they struggled defensively, allowing the Cavaliers to shoot 53.2% from the field and 47.6% from beyond the arc, well above their season averages.
Top Performers
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 32 points, supported by Jarrett Allen's double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds. James Harden also made significant contributions with 18 points and 8 assists. For the Hornets, Kon Knueppel stood out with 33 points, hitting 7 three-pointers, while LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller both added 18 points.
Odds Recap
The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the game as 5.5-point favorites and narrowly missed covering the spread with a 5-point margin of victory. The game total went over the closing line of 229.0, reflecting the offensive firepower displayed by both teams.
Prediction Recap
The model predicted a win for the Cleveland Cavaliers but incorrectly suggested the Charlotte Hornets would cover the spread. The total points predicted were correct as the actual outcome went over the expected total.
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