Cavaliers Visit Hornets Monday Night
Cleveland looks to snap a three-game skid while Charlotte seeks to end a six-game losing streak.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Basketball
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in Charlotte. Cleveland has lost three of its last four games, while Charlotte has dropped six straight.
Why it matters
Both teams enter the matchup struggling, with Charlotte's 28.8 percent three-point shooting ranking second-worst in the NBA. The result could shape each team's early-season standing as they head into a stretch of competitive play.
Charlotte shoots 28.8 percent from three-point range, second-worst in the NBA, while Cleveland averages 15.4 made threes per game, second in the league. Whether Miller will play after leaving Friday's game with right groin soreness has not been confirmed.
The players
Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell is a veteran Cavaliers guard known for his scoring ability and was the focal point of Cleveland's offense against New York.
Naz Reid
Naz Reid is a Minnesota-born big man who has become a key bench contributor for the Hornets.
Brandon Miller
Brandon Miller is a Hornets forward and former lottery pick whose status for Monday will be closely watched.
The details
The Hornets lost 119-80 at home to the Boston Celtics on Friday, with Naz Reid scoring 14 points. Two days later, the Cavaliers fell 109-97 at home to the New York Knicks, despite a season-high 37 points from Donovan Mitchell, and Cleveland took 50 of its 82 field goal attempts from behind the arc.
Timeline
Friday: Hornets lost 119-80 to the Boston Celtics at home.
Saturday: Cavaliers lost 109-97 to the New York Knicks at home.
Monday: Cavaliers and Hornets meet in Charlotte.
Season Trajectory
Charlotte's shooting struggles place it at the bottom of the league's three-point percentages, while Cleveland's high volume ranks second in made threes per game. Both teams are trying to climb out of early-season slumps that could affect their positioning in the Eastern Conference.
Fantasy managers should check Brandon Miller's status before lineups lock Monday, since his groin soreness could affect minutes and production. Cleveland's three-point volume may make its guards and wings relevant options in fantasy formats.
The takeaway
Charlotte's shooting efficiency and Cleveland's road struggles make Monday's matchup a useful measure of which team can break its current skid. Watch the injury report closely, since Brandon Miller's availability could shift both lineups.
Further reading
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