The Cleveland Cavaliers, riding a four-game winning streak, are set to face the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. The Cavs recently defeated the Brooklyn Nets 112-84, improving their overall record to 35-21 and their home record to 19-11. They are targeting their seventh consecutive win, which would be their longest streak of the season. The Hornets, currently 26-30 and in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, had a nine-game winning streak before losing to the Rockets last night. Cleveland has historically performed well in back-to-back games, going 3-0 in the second game this season. Key players include Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Dean Wade, who returned from injury. The game features odds favoring the Cavaliers, with a spread of -5.5 and a total of 229.5 points. Injuries for the Cavs include Max Strus (out, foot) and Nae’Qwan Tomlin (day-to-day, calf), while the Hornets' Coby White and Liam McNeeley are also listed as day-to-day. The matchup is crucial for seeding in the Eastern Conference, with Cleveland looking to continue its strong form and secure a playoff positioning.