nba Game Recap
Hornets vs Cavaliers Final: 120-110 - Recap
The Hornets got 24 points from Nick Smith Jr. as Charlotte ran past Cleveland 120-110 on Sunday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Bettors who backed the Hornets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +14.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 209.0.
Charlotte got 20 points from JT Thor and another 18 points from Bryce McGowens. Tre Mann contributed 6 assists, while JT Thor cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Cleveland got 16 points from Georges Niang in a losing cause and another 14 points from Evan Mobley. Max Strus contributed 11 assists for the Cavaliers, while Max Strus had 10 rebounds.
Charlotte trailed at halftime, 58-57.
Charlotte had a 47-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.