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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Game Preview (03/07): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Game Preview (03/07): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 7, 2025, 19:21 IST

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Tonight, the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) face the Charlotte Hornets (14-47) at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell, aim to build on their recent 112-107 win over the Heat. The Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball, seek to rebound from a 125-110 loss to the Timberwolves.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Game Preview (03/07): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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Tonight, Friday, March 7th, the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) travel to Spectrum Center to face the struggling Charlotte Hornets (14-47), led by LaMelo Ball. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers enter the game after a hard-fought 112-107 victory over the Heat on Wednesday, while the Hornets are looking to bounce back from a 125-110 loss to the Timberwolves, also on Wednesday. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points, and LaMelo Ball recorded a near triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Hornets.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets: Projected Starting Five (March 07, 2025)

Cleveland Cavaliers Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Donovan Mitchell	24.4	4.3	4.8
Darius Garland	21.0	2.6	6.8
Max Strus	8.9	4.2	3.1
Jarrett Allen	13.4	10.3	2.0
Evan Mobley	18.6	9.3	3.1

Charlotte Hornets Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
LaMelo Ball	26.2	5.4	7.0
Josh Green	7.6	2.7	1.5
Nick Smith Jr	8.7	2.0	2.0
Miles Bridges	20.3	7.8	3.8
Jusuf Nurkic	8.2	8.8	2.3

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets: Key Players to Watch on (March 07, 2025)

Cleveland Cavaliers Key Players

Donovan Mitchell
Darius Garland

Charlotte Hornets Key Players

LaMelo Ball
Miles Bridges

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets: Injury Report of (March 07, 2025)

Charlotte Hornets:

Player	Status	Injury
LaMelo Ball	GTD	Illness
Josh Green	GTD	Illness
Tre Mann	OFS	Back
Brandon Miller	OFS	Wrist
Jusuf Nurkic	GTD	Back
Josh Okogie	OUT	Hamstring
Nick Smith Jr.	GTD	Quadriceps
Mark Williams	OUT	Foot
Grant Williams	OFS	Knee

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets: Team Stats of (March 07, 2025)

Statistics	Cleveland Cavaliers	Charlotte Hornets
Records	52-10	14-47
Standings	1st	14th
Home/Away	23-6	9-23
OFF RTG	1st	29th
DEF RTG	7th	19th
NET RTG	2nd	28th

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets: Previous Matchups

The last time the Charlotte Hornets faced the Cleveland Cavaliers was on January 5, 2025. The Cavaliers were able to win that game with just a 10-point margin, as the Hornets scored 105 points.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets: Leading Players of (March 07, 2025)

Statistic	Cleveland Cavaliers (Leaders)	Charlotte Hornets (Leaders)
Points	Donovan Mitchell (24.4)	LaMelo Ball (26.2)
Rebounds	Jarrett Allen (10.3)	Mark Williams (9.9)
Assists	Darius Garland (6.8)	LaMelo Ball (7.0)

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets: Date, Time, and Venue

The Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets will be live from 07:00 p.m. ET from Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina.

How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets: Streaming Details of (March 07, 2025)

TV: NBCSBA
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

About the Author

Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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