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Hornets seek to shore up defense in first of two against Cavaliers

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The Charlotte Hornets are a guard-heavy team, even with point guard LaMelo Ball lost for the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

Being a little thin in the middle can be a hindrance, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are bound to try to exploit that when the teams meet Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.After all, Cleveland makes a living at times by being sturdy in the lane and riding its defense.

"We hang our hat on being a tough-minded defensive team," Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said.

The Hornets slipped on their interior defense in Saturday night's 119-111 loss to the Utah Jazz in a game that marked the beginning of a season-long five-game homestand.