Cavaliers Triumph Over Hornets 94-87 in Defensive Showdown

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Cavaliers Overcome Hornets in Defensive Battle

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a hard-fought victory against the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 94 to 87. Despite a close contest, the Cavaliers' strong start and consistent defense played a crucial role in their win. Cleveland opened the game impressively, scoring 33 points in the first quarter against Charlotte’s 20, establishing a 13-point lead early on.

Charlotte struggled in the second quarter, managing only 12 points, which significantly affected their momentum. This low-scoring quarter was detrimental and essentially sealed their fate for the rest of the game. The Cavaliers capitalized on this advantage, maintaining control with 20 and 18 points in the third and fourth quarters, respectively.

Defensively, the Cavaliers excelled, limiting Charlotte’s scoring opportunities and dominating the rebound battle 60 to 47. Despite poor shooting from the three-point range, with only 8 successful shots out of 46 attempts, Charlotte remained competitive, closing the game within a few points. Cleveland’s initial shooting success, making 11 of their first 15 field goal attempts, set a strong tempo for the game, ultimately leading to their victory.

With this win, the Cavaliers improve to a 25-20 record for the season, showcasing their ability to secure victories even in tough defensive matchups.