nba Game Recap
Cavaliers Down Charlotte 115-105 - Match Report
Darius Garland went off for 25 points and added 3 rebounds leading Cleveland over Charlotte, 115-105, on Sunday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Cleveland won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -16.5-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 231.0.
Cleveland got 19 points from Donovan Mitchell and another 19 points from Jarrett Allen. Caris LeVert contributed 6 assists, while Jarrett Allen cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Hornets got a 24-point performance from Brandon Miller, who was supported by 24 points from LaMelo Ball. Cody Martin had 5 assists in a losing cause for Charlotte, while Tidjane Salaun grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Cavaliers hit the break winning 63-48 before taking care of business in the second half.
Charlotte won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-41.
Cleveland heads into a battle against the Thunder. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against Phoenix.