Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to prove that they are true contenders for the finals, as they meet with the Charlotte Hornets, who are aiming for wins. This is the second of the third meeting between these two teams, with the Cavaliers winning the first meeting. Moreover, they are also the one with the better record, as they are at the third of the Eastern Conference. Additionally, the Cavaliers are from a win, making them eager to win another game here. Meanwhile, for the Hornets, they are doing well recently, which eliminated them from the contest. Moreover, the Hornets are without a single win from their last five matches, which they no longer want to extend here. The meeting between these two teams is on March 28, 2024, at 7:00 AM (GMT+8).
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are third in the Eastern Conference but are not considered serious contenders for the finals. They have the 4th best odds to win the East, but their odds are longer than Boston and Milwaukee’s. The Celtics are the favorite to get to the finals, with the Knicks and Cavaliers trailing. Cleveland has many strong players, but several are either young or unproven in the playoffs. Donovan Mitchell is out with a nose fracture and Max Strus has a knee injury. Darius Garland leads the team with 18.5 points and 6.3 APG. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley are healthy inside, while Caris LaVert is averaging 13.7 points. Cleveland is ranked 18th in offensive efficiency and 4th in defensive efficiency, and 25th in tempo.
There are many notable absentees for the Cavaliers for this match. Ty Jerome, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, and Dean Wade are all out for this match.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets, having been eliminated from the playoffs, are uncertain about their future with the team. Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball are the only players who should feel safe about their roster spot for next season. Miles Bridges, a 26-year-old, is currently the top scorer for the Hornets, with 21.2 points and 7.5 rebounds. Mark Williams, a 26-year-old center, could become a strong center in the middle. Charlotte has settled in on their starting lineup, starting Nick Richards inside, Tre Mann at the point, and Valije Micic at the two guard. Grant Williams, a strong power forward off the bench, has been averaging 13.2 points in his 20 games. Aleksej Pokusevski and Davis Bertans play the rest of the minutes off the bench. Charlotte is ranked 29th in offensive efficiency and 28th in defensive efficiency, and 20th in the league in pace of play.
For the Hornets, only LaMelo Ball, and Mark Williams are out because of their respective injuries.
Prediction:
Cleveland Cavaliers
Odds: 0.87
Total Under: 107.5
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