The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Monday night.

The Cavaliers (3-4) have already had an interesting season despite the fact it's only seven games old in their case, as Cleveland has three wins over 2020-21 postseason participants but has now lost two straight to such clubs as well. Their most recent stumble came Saturday night, when they fell to the Phoenix Suns by a 101-92 score. Cedi Osman led the way for the Cavaliers with 20 points, adding three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Kevin Love provided an 11-point, 12-rebound double-double off the bench. Darius Garland and Lauri Markkanen posted 11 points apiece while dishing out five and two assists, respectively. Collin Sexton managed 10 points.

The Cavaliers will list Isaac Okoro (hamstring) and Kevin Pangos (personal) for Monday's contest.

The Hornets (5-2) have brushed off their couple of stumbles to put together an impressive first two-plus weeks of the new season. Charlotte enters Monday night's matchup having just posted a 125-113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. LaMelo Ball paced the Hornets with 27 points, complementing them with nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal. Kelly Oubre, Jr. furnished 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Miles Bridges delivered 19 points, nine assists, six rebounds and one block. Terry Rozier made his return from an ankle injury and turned in 14 points, five assists, two rebounds and one steal. Gordon Hayward supplied 12 points and five boards.

The Hornets will head into Monday's contest without any injuries to report.

Monday's game marks the second of four meetings between the teams this season. The Hornets notched a 123-112 victory over the Cavaliers on Oct. 22.