Hornets Gameday: vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
7 p.m., Time Warner Cable Arena
TV: Fox Sports Southeast Radio: WFNZ-AM 610.
Projected Starters
Hornets | Cavs | |||||
Pos, Player | PPG | RPG | Pos, Player | PPG | RPG | |
G K. Walker | 20.2 | 4.3 | G K. Irving | 16.8 | 3.1 | |
G Jeremy Lin | 12.3 | 3.3 | G. J. Smith | 12.4 | 2.8 | |
F M. Kidd-Gilchrist | 16.0 | 9.5 | F L. James | 24.9 | 7.2 | |
F M. Williams | 10.1 | 6.8 | F K. Love | 16.1 | 10.6 | |
C S. Hawes | 6.0 | 4.3 | C T. Thompson | 8.0 | 9.4 | |
Matchup to Watch
Lebron James vs. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: Kidd-Gilchrist recently returned to the active roster more than two months ahead of the original projection for recovery from shoulder surgery.
Observations
▪ This is the first of four home games in a row, but three of the four opponents – the Cavs, Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls – are among the better teams in the Eastern Conference.
▪ The Hornets have failed to top 90 points in any of their last four meetings with the Cavaliers.
Tap-ins
▪ Hornets shooting guard Nic Batum, who has struggled with a toe injury, is listed as doubtful for this game.
▪ Jeremy Lamb (toe), Cody Zeller (shoulder) and Kemba Walker (knee) are all questionable.
Did you know?
The last time the Hornets beat a team that included James was during James’ first stint with the Cavaliers.
Rick Bonnell
This story was originally published February 2, 2016 at 8:06 PM with the headline "Hornets Gameday: vs. Cleveland Cavaliers."