Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for their 13th straight victory, 118-117 over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Darius Garland added 20 points to help the Cavaliers improve to 53-10.
Darius Garland’s smile disappeared. Literally. Metaphorically. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard had broken his jaw against Boston on Dec. 14, 2023, and post-surgery, it was wired shut so that it could heal properly.
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Donovan Mitchell highlights some of the Cleveland Cavaliers miscues in their recent victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
Given LaMelo Ball is probable on the injury report, the assumption is he will be suiting up against the Cavs. Ball led the Hornets in their 125-110 loss to the Hornets, scoring 28 points, including four threes. He also finished with 10 rebounds and six assists.