Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives past Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Evan Mobley scored a career-high 41 points, Donovan Mitchell added 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their strong start with a 116-102 victory over the injury-riddled Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.
Mobley scored 23 points as the Cavaliers built a 40-18 lead after the first quarter en route to their 21st victory in 24 games.