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Hornets Sting Cavaliers in Upset Win!
10 Nov
Summary
- Grayson Allen led the Hornets with 27 points in the upset victory.
- Naz Reid recorded a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds.
- Despite missing starters, the Hornets defeated the Cavaliers 124-112.
The Charlotte Hornets achieved a significant upset on Monday night, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112. This victory came as a surprise, particularly as the Hornets were playing without three of their regular starters, including Brandon Miller.
Despite the absences, strong performances from Naz Reid and Grayson Allen propelled the Hornets. Allen led all scorers with 27 points, complemented by six assists and four rebounds. Naz Reid posted a double-double, finishing with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Tidjane Salaun added 14 points from the bench in the second quarter, while Ryan Kalkbrenner dominated the boards with 15 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive.
The Cavaliers struggled, with their starting lineup only managing 56 points. Donovan Mitchell contributed 11 points. Rookie Meleek Thomas was a bright spot for Cleveland off the bench, scoring 18 points. The Hornets' collective effort, especially from those stepping up in place of absent starters, secured the impressive win.
