Live Thread: Cavs @ Hornets

Live Thread: Cavs @ Hornets

2022-02-04 Off By Chris Francis

Good evening CtB!

Tonight, the Cavs are in the Queen City to take on LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. This game will be the third matchup of the season for these two teams, splitting the first two games. Charlotte is also desperate for wins trying to fend off surging Eastern Conference teams such as Atlanta and Boston for play-in position. The Cavs are desperate for their own wins to keep their name in the conversation for the playoffs and top seed in the East.

Unfortunately, Darius Garland has been ruled out with the back injury. Expecting the Cavs to win tonight is probably unrealistic. But if the Cavs can maintain the scrap and fight, that will give them a chance to win down the stretch, which is all you can ask for.

The game will be an interesting contrast of styles. The Hornets are an elite offensive team, the Cavs are an elite defensive team. The previous two games were really dictated by the Cavs’ ability to get clutch stops. The Cavs can score on the Hornets, but will they be able to buckle down the high flying circus that is LaMelo Ball and the Hornets’ offense? Tune in and find out…

Tip off is scheduled for 7:00PM ET and will be broadcasted on Bally Sports Ohio/Great Lakes, GO CAVS!

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