The Charlotte Hornets are struggling with injuries, losing seven consecutive games and holding a 6-16 record. Key players like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges are sidelined, impacting their performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who boast a stellar 20-3 record.

Brandon Miller shines with impressive stats, but the Hornets face a tough challenge against the Cavaliers' dominant centers, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. The absence of several key players leaves Charlotte with limited options to counter Cleveland's interior attack.