Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

Match preview: Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

The Charlotte Hornets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on 2nd March 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs, is heating up and the fight among the teams is getting intense.

The goals for both the teams are similar as they want to qualify for the playoffs and so far they have been on the right track to qualify for them.

This match is an important clash between two playoff contenders of the East and both teams will be looking to win this game to strengthen their chance of securing their playoff spot

Current record of both the teams:

• The Charlotte Hornets are currently having a record of 30-33 and are the 10th seed in the East.
• The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently having a record of 36-25 and are the 5th seed in the East.

Injury Report:

Hornets:

1. Gordon Hayward – Ankle
2. James Bouknight – Ankle
3. Nick Richards – Foot

Cavs :

1. Colin Sexton – Knee
2. Rajon Rondo – Toe
3. Caris Levert – Foot

Players to watch out for in Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

• LaMelo Ball – Hornets : The Hornets are in trouble for missing the playoffs and these types of games are sort of must win for them, LaMelo will be expected to have a big night and lead his team towards the victory.
• Evan Mobley – Cavs : The leader of the race for the rookie of the year award will be handy in this game as the Hornets struggle to defend mobile Big players and Evan Mobley can cause some serious damage to them.

Match Prediction & Telecast details:

The Cavs are missing some key players while the Hornets are desperate for this win to keep their playoffs hopes alive and should be able to get this win.

Prediction:

• Charlotte Hornets to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.

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