The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 121 - 109, at Spectrum Center on Saturday. The Cavs (25 - 7) entered the contest down one of their Big Three, as Kyrie Irving's hamstring strain proved too much to play on. That left a larger load than usual on the capable shoulders of LeBron James and Kevin Love, and as customary, both All-Stars were up to the challenge. However, Kemba Walker was in no mood to let the Hornets (19 - 15) back down from the reigning NBA champs on Charlotte's home court, and went off for a game - high 37 points. He supplemented his scoring haul with five rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes, and went 13 - of - 22 from the field overall. Despite his remarkable effort and the fact that the Hornets managed a 51 percent success rate from the field, the visitors still proved to be a bit too much to handle, as they drained their buckets at an equally impressive 51 percent clip, including 45 percent from three - point range. James' 32 points led Cleveland, and he added nine assists, six boards and a steal. Love provided a 28 - point, 10 - rebound double - double, while Jordan McRae, drawing the start in Irving's stead, totaled 20 points, four rebounds and an assist while putting on a shooting clinic. The second - year guard was 8 - of - 12 from the floor, including 3 - of - 4 from three - point range. Tristan Thompson supplied 11 points, six rebounds and a steal and Kay Felder, another young backcourt player getting extended opportunity due to Irving's injury, led the second unit with 13 points. Frank Kaminsky III was actually second in scoring behind Walker on the Hornets, as he registered 15 points and five rebounds. Nicolas Batum compiled 13 points, eight assists, six rebounds and a pair of blocks in another stat - sheet - stuffing outing. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist amassed 12 points, eight rebounds and a block, while Marvin Williams managed 10 points, four rebounds, an assist, two blocks and a steal. The Cavs return home to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday evening, while the Hornets visit the Chicago Bulls on Monday night as well.
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