Let's check out the injury report for the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-14), which currently has six players listed (including Donovan Mitchell), as the Cavaliers prepare for their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (9-19, four injured players) at Rocket Arena on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Info
- When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: Peacock and FDSOH
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Cavaliers' Injury Report
Cavaliers Injuries:
Evan Mobley: Out (Calf),
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Donovan Mitchell: Probable (Illness),
Sam Merrill: Probable (Hand),
Craig Porter Jr.: Probable (Illness)
Cavaliers' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 25.0 | 3.5 | 7.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| Jarrett Allen | 14.0 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 15.0 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 16.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Lonzo Ball | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
Cavaliers Stats
- Cleveland has a +48 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.7 points per game. It is putting up 118.7 points per game to rank 10th in the league and is giving up 117.0 per contest to rank 20th in the NBA.
- The Cavaliers' leading scorer, Mitchell, ranks fourth in the league averaging 30.7 points per game.
- Cleveland records 44.8 rebounds per game (13th in the league) compared to the 45.3 of its opponents.
- Jarrett Allen paces the Cavaliers with 7.5 rebounds per game.
- Cleveland connects on 14.8 three-pointers per game (fifth-most in the league), 1.5 more than its opponents (13.3).
- The Cavaliers' Mitchell makes 4.0 three-pointers per game (first in the NBA) to lead the team.
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Hornets' Injury Report
Hornets Injuries:
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Questionable (Elbow),
Grant Williams: Out (Acl),
Collin Sexton: Day-To-Day (Quadricep),
LaMelo Ball: Probable (Wrist)
Hornets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel | 23.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 5.0 |
| Brandon Miller | 20.0 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| LaMelo Ball | 18.0 | 2.5 | 9.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Miles Bridges | 17.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | 6.0 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Hornets Stats
- Charlotte is being outscored by 4.0 points per game, with a -112 scoring differential overall. It puts up 114.5 points per game (20th in NBA), and gives up 118.5 per contest (22nd in league).
- Miles Bridges' 21.1 points per game leads the Hornets and ranks 31st in the NBA.
- Charlotte wins the rebound battle by 2.9 boards on average. It collects 44.1 rebounds per game, 17th in the league, while its opponents grab 41.2.
- Moussa Diabate averages 7.3 rebounds per game (30th in NBA) to lead the Hornets.
- Charlotte knocks down 14.3 three-pointers per game (sixth-most in the league) while shooting 35.2% from deep (17th in NBA). It is making 1.3 more threes than its opponents, who drain 13.0 per game at 38.0%.
- The Hornets' Kon Knueppel hits 3.5 three-pointers per game (fifth-best in NBA), leading the team.
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