Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) looks to pass as Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

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)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives past Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) passes the ball away from Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) drives to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and forward Evan Mobley (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives past Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries (3) for a lay-up during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)