Eight wins in their last 12 games have given the Cleveland Cavaliers a much-needed boost into fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

A former NBA All-Star gave his raw opinion of one of the true greats ending his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers on TV this week.

BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts Cleveland looking to break its four-game home losing streak. The Hornets are 11-18 in Eastern Conference games. Charlotte is ninth in the NBA with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Moussa Diabate averaging 3.7 offensive boards.

Oklahoma City notched a big win against Cleveland on Monday, and one of the team's star defenders earned praise from the Cavaliers head coach.

Peacock NBA Monday Tripleheader on Jan. 26 on Peacock and NBCSN Begins with Donovan Mitchell and Cavaliers Hosting Magic at 7 p.m. ET

NBA power rankings Week 13 see the Cavaliers surge into the top 10 while the Hawks’ play-in hopes face uncertainty amid a rocky stretch.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 136-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Chet Holmgren added 28 points.

Garland has played 14 contests at home, and he’s averaging 18.1 points compared to 17.1 PPG on the road. The Utah Jazz are considered an easier matchup for point guards, allowing 28.9 points per night to the position.

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