As sports fans follow every thrilling Bangladesh Cricket Match, NBA action brought its own drama when the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 115–107 on the road. The win marked Cleveland’s first three-game winning streak of the season and extended their dominance over the Hornets to seven consecutive victories. LeBron James led the charge with 31 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, while the Hornets fell to their fifth straight loss.
Dwight Howard struggled throughout the night, finishing with just 8 points and 5 rebounds before fouling out with six personal fouls. Prior to this matchup, the Cavaliers had been allowing an average of 112.5 points per game—the third-worst defensive mark in the league behind only the Nets and Suns. That poor defensive trend continued in the first half, with Charlotte shooting 54.2% from the field and taking a 67–61 lead into halftime.
But the second half told a different story. Cleveland’s defense stepped up in a major way, holding the Hornets to just 40 points over the final two quarters. It was a textbook turnaround built on intensity, pressure, and crucial stops. The win was as much about grit as it was about talent, and James once again anchored both ends of the floor. He got support from Kevin Love and several key bench players, whose contributions helped shift the momentum when it mattered most.
Looking elsewhere in the league, the Boston Celtics are set to face defending champions Golden State Warriors on Friday. Both teams currently lead their respective conferences, and the anticipated showdown will get an added boost with the likely return of Stephen Curry. His matchup with Kyrie Irving is expected to be a headline attraction.
Meanwhile, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement to extend forward Robert Covington’s contract. The new deal is worth $62 million over four years. Covington has been one of the league’s most efficient two-way players this season, averaging 16.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, while shooting nearly 50% from the field and an impressive 50% from beyond the arc.
As momentum builds on the basketball court and every Bangladesh Cricket Match continues to draw passionate global attention, this latest Cavaliers win shows that a strong defense can still turn the tide—even in a high-scoring league. And with stars stepping up and contracts being locked in, the NBA season is shaping up to be every bit as unpredictable and exciting as a tightly contested Bangladesh Cricket Match.