
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) celebrates in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, forces a jump ball with Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives past Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) reaches for a rebound with Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, left, and center Mark Williams (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, right, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots as Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) shoots in front of Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, left, shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)