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Allen, Reid step up for injury-riddled Hornets, beat Cavaliers to snap 6-game losing streak

It was a big win for the Hornets. who played without starters Brandon Miller (hip strain), Kon Knueppel (hamstring) and Moussa Diabate (quadriceps).

By Steve Reed · Queen City News

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:40 AM

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Grayson Allen and Naz Reid combined for 52 points as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112.
The victory snapped a six-game losing streak for Charlotte, marking its first win since Oct. 26.
Charlotte made 23 of 46 attempts from 3-point range despite entering the contest ranked near the bottom of the league.

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Grayson Allen scored 27 points and Naz Reid contributed 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Monday night. The home victory snapped Charlotte's six-game losing streak, earning the team its first win since Oct. 26.

Charlotte built a 33-point lead in the third quarter behind 23 made 3-pointers despite missing starters Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and Moussa Diabate. Meleek Thomas led Cleveland with 18 points as the Cavaliers cut the deficit to eight before falling short.

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