Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (17-54, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to end its five-game slide when the Hornets play Cleveland.
The Hornets have gone 10-36 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte has a 4-38 record in games decided by 10 or more points.
The Cavaliers have gone 29-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland averages 112.7 points and has outscored opponents by 3.4 points per game.
The Hornets score 106.2 points per game, 3.1 fewer points than the 109.