Cavaliers Edge Hornets in Thrilling Comeback for 13th Straight Win
Cleveland rallies from a late nine-point deficit to secure a narrow 118-117 victory over Charlotte, extending their winning streak to 13 games.
- Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 24 points, including crucial free throws in the final minutes, while Darius Garland added 20 points and Evan Mobley contributed 19 points and a key late three-pointer.
- Miles Bridges scored a career-high 46 points for the Hornets but committed a costly turnover in the final minute and missed a last-second half-court shot.
- The Cavaliers overcame a nine-point deficit with under six minutes remaining, outscoring Charlotte 25-15 in the closing stretch to seal the win.
- With the victory, Cleveland improves to 53-10, maintaining their lead atop the Eastern Conference and becoming the first team to clinch a postseason berth.
- Charlotte's loss marks their ninth straight defeat, leaving them near the bottom of the standings with a 14-48 record despite Bridges' standout performance.