The Cavaliers defeated the Hornets, 113-110. Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 24 points (9-13 FG) and 16 rebounds, while Lauri Markkanen added 21 points and eight rebounds in the victory. LaMelo Ball tallied 30 points (25 in the 2nd half), along with seven rebounds and six assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Cavaliers improve to 4-4 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 5-3.