Tidjane Salaun reflects on Hornets’ win and his 14 points

Tidjane Salaun scored 14 points off the bench as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Monday, snapping a six-game losing streak. Salaun scored all 14 of his points in the second quarter, helping Charlotte take a 16-point lead into halftime. Grayson Allen paced the Hornets with 27 points, while Naz Reid contributed 25 points as Charlotte converted 23 of 46 three-point shots.

Following the victory, Salaun emphasized the team's complete performance and improved togetherness over individual success. He noted that while his second-quarter burst was likely his best stretch with Charlotte, a full game requires four quarters of effort. Salaun also echoed teammate Dennis Schroder's call to maintain high energy and collective spirit in practices as the Hornets prepare to face Phoenix on Thursday.