Charlotte Hornets 119, Cleveland Cavaliers 111
NBA · 2025-12-14 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 119–111 on 2025-12-14 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at OT 0:08 swung win probability 80% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 33 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 8 | 119 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 29 | 18 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 111 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at OT 0:08 swung win probability 80% → 0%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q5 0-8 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at OT 0:08 (win probability 80% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 46.3% eFG vs a 56.1% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q3 6:40 | 29% → 5% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q4 10:45 | 6% → 32% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 11–0 | OT 0:08 | 80% → 0% |