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The Cleveland Cavaliers (35-21) and Charlotte Hornets (26-30) are set to play on Friday at Spectrum Center, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET. When these two squads hit the floor, James Harden is a player to watch.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets: Feb. 20 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, February 20, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and FDSOH
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
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Cavaliers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.7% | 9 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.1% | 8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 10 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.8 | 15 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 13 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15 | 6 |
Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.9% | 23 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.3% | 19 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46 | 5 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.4 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15 | 27 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 28 |
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Top Players
Cavaliers
- Donovan Mitchell has put up 28.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists for the Cavaliers.
- Harden contributes with 24.8 points, 8.2 assists and 4.9 rebounds a game, and Jarrett Allen adds 14.6 points, two assists and 8.3 rebounds per matchup.
- Mitchell connects on 3.6 threes per game to lead active Cavaliers.
- Cleveland's blocks tend to come from Allen, who collects 0.9 per game. Mitchell is a primary source of steals for Cleveland, averaging 1.5 steals a game.
Hornets
- Kon Knueppel has the top Hornets spot in two categories among active players: scoring (18.8 points per game) and rebounding (5.5 rebounds per game). He also has 3.6 assists per contest.
- The Hornets have gotten 19.1 points, 7.4 assists and 4.8 rebounds out of LaMelo Ball this season.
- Knueppel knocks down 3.4 threes per game.
- The Hornets' defensive efforts get a lift from Ball (1.1 steals per game) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (1.5 blocks per game).
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Nae'Qwan Tomlin: Probable (Calf),
Evan Mobley: Out (Rest)
Hornets
Hornets:
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Grant Williams: Out (Rest),
Liam McNeeley: Out (Ankle)
Cavaliers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Clippers | W 124-91 | Away |
| 2/7/2026 | Kings | W 132-126 | Away |
| 2/9/2026 | Nuggets | W 119-117 | Away |
| 2/11/2026 | Wizards | W 138-113 | Home |
| 2/19/2026 | Nets | W 112-84 | Home |
| 2/20/2026 | Hornets | - | Away |
| 2/22/2026 | Thunder | - | Away |
| 2/24/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Bucks | - | Away |
| 2/27/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Nets | - | Away |
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Rockets | W 109-99 | Away |
| 2/7/2026 | Hawks | W 126-119 | Away |
| 2/9/2026 | Pistons | L 110-104 | Home |
| 2/11/2026 | Hawks | W 110-107 | Home |
| 2/19/2026 | Rockets | L 105-101 | Home |
| 2/20/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 2/22/2026 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 2/24/2026 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Pacers | - | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
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