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Hornets Eye Play-In Spot Amid Injuries and Overtime Win

12/24/2025

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The Charlotte Hornets have won two of their last three games, including a 119-111 overtime victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
They will play the Cavaliers again on Monday without rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who has an elbow sprain, and Collin Sexton, who is out with a quad strain, marking his eighth consecutive missed game.
LaMelo Ball has been upgraded to active after dealing with wrist soreness.
The Hornets are currently four games behind the Chicago Bulls for the 10th seed in the Play-In Tournament.

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The Charlotte Hornets have won two of their last three games, including a 119-111 overtime victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
They will play the Cavaliers again on Monday without rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who has an elbow sprain, and Collin Sexton, who is out with a quad strain, marking his eighth consecutive missed game.
LaMelo Ball has been upgraded to active after dealing with wrist soreness.
The Hornets are currently four games behind the Chicago Bulls for the 10th seed in the Play-In Tournament.