Final Score: Hornets 132 - Cavaliers 139
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Hornets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Hornets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 52 | 79 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 100.1 | 103.3 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 111 |
| Stat | Hornets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 114.5 | 118.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 118.5 | 117.0 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 21% | 53% |
Recent Results
Hornets
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -26 · Total: 198
86-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +7 · Total: 259
133-126
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: +8 · Total: 230
119-111
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 12, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 255
126-129
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 7, 2025 · Margin: -9 · Total: 221
106-115
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 5, 2025 · Margin: +25 · Total: 197
111-86
@ New York Knicks
Dec 3, 2025 · Margin: -15 · Total: 223
104-119
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 1, 2025 · Margin: -13 · Total: 219
103-116
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 29, 2025 · Margin: +7 · Total: 229
118-111
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 28, 2025 · Margin: +7 · Total: 239
123-116
Cavaliers
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 19, 2025 · Margin: -11 · Total: 261
125-136
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: -16 · Total: 238
111-127
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 12, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 256
130-126
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 5, 2025 · Margin: +13 · Total: 247
130-117
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 3, 2025 · Margin: -12 · Total: 232
110-122
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 1, 2025 · Margin: +16 · Total: 254
135-119
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 30, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 232
115-117
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 28, 2025 · Margin: -7 · Total: 253
123-130