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    No Mitchell, no Allen, no problem as Cavs ease past sloppy Hornets

    Cavaliers improve to 44-27
    Mar 15, 2023
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    Caris Levert and the Cavs improve to 44-27.
    PHOTO: AP

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Evan Mobley had 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 35 points off Charlotte turnovers to beat the Hornets for the second time in three days, 120-104 on Tuesday night (Wednesday, Manila time).

    Cedi Osman scored 24 points off the bench and Caris LeVert added 22 points and seven assists for the Cavaliers, who played without All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell (sprained finger) and center Jarrett Allen (eye contusion).

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    Darius Garland chipped in 19 points for the Cavaliers, who entered the game in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, 3 1/2 games behind the Philadelphia 76ers. The Cavs have won five of their last six games.

    Kelly Oubre Jr. had 28 points and Terry Rozier added 22 points and 10 assists for the Hornets, who have lost three straight and fell to 11-27 at home.

    Evan Mobley

    The Hornets never looked in sync offensively. Charlotte turned the ball over 22 times in all — many of those self-inflicted — while Cleveland had just nine turnovers leading to six points for the Hornets.

    The Cavaliers needed to erase a 16-point second-half deficit on Sunday to beat the Hornets 114-108, getting 28 points from Garland.

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    They didn't need a comeback Tuesday.

    The Cavaliers jumped out to a 63-48 lead at halftime after scoring 25 points on 15 Charlotte turnovers, while only turning the ball over once themselves. The Cavs stretched the lead to 22 late in the third quarter, and at one point had outscored the Hornets 31-0 off turnovers.

    Charlotte never challenged in the second half and coach Steve Clifford subbed out his starters with four minutes to play and his team down by 19.

    ALLEN SITS OUT AGAIN

    Allen missed his second straight game with a right eye contusion he sustained in Friday night's loss to Miami, and the Cavaliers are taking things day to day.

    The 2022 NBA All-Star is in the midst of another strong season averaging 14.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 64.9% from the field.

    TIP-INS

    Cavaliers: Signed guard Sam Merrill to a multi-year contract on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4, 197-pound Merrill signed a 10-day contract with the team on March 3 and appeared in one game for the Cavaliers.

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    Hornets: Dennis Smith Jr. had a flying one-handed dunk over Dean Wade off a baseline drive late in the third quarter. ... Center Mark Williams missed his fourth straight game with a sprained thumb.

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    Cavaliers: Host Philadelphia on Wednesday night.

    Hornets: Host Philadelphia on Friday night.

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    Caris Levert and the Cavs improve to 44-27.
    PHOTO: AP
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