The Cleveland Cavaliers will go up against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, March 7 at the Spectrum Center. Will Donovan Mitchell, who has been in terrific form for the Cavaliers, start for the team remains a talking point before the start of the game.
Will Donovan Mitchell play against the Charlotte Hornets?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering the game with a comprehensive record of (52-10) against an below par Hornets team (14-47). The Cavaliers enter the matchup with full roster at their disposal which means that Mitchell will start against the Hornets.
The star performer for the Cavaliers, Mitchell has been averaging 24 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists over the last 20 games he has featured in. His ability to stretch the floor and his three-point shooting has been crucial for the Cavaliers. He ranks fourth in the NBA with 3.6 made threes per game.
The Cavaliers lead the NBA in terms of scoring with 123.1 points per game and will hope that Donovan Mitchell once again steps up with his performance as the team looks to built on their impressive season so far.
On the other hand, the Charlotte Hornets enter the game wounded as they have a lengthy injury list. Several of their key players will miss the clash against Cavaliers such as Brandon Miller (wrist), Tre Mann (back) and Grant Williams (ACL). Despite these setbacks, Miles Bridges has stepped up for the Hornets as he averages 22.6 points and 8.4 rebounds over the course of last 20 games.
The success that the Cavaliers are enjoying this season is completely based on the less injury issues and the depth they have in their ranks. Alongside Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have been the driving force in the front end of the court, Darius Garland has been excellent with his playmaking skills. The Cleveland Cavaliers have the league's best three-point shooting percentage (39.3%) which makes them a formidable force on the court.
When and where to watch the Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers clash?
The Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers clash will broadcast live on FDSSE and FDSOH. Fans can enjoy the stream on Fubo. The tip-off time for the contest is 7 pm ET.