The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Charlotte Hornets, 113-110, at Spectrum Center on Monday evening.

The Cavs got out to a great start on the road with a, 40-21, lead after one quarter. The Hornets picked up their play in the second and briefly cut it to an eight-point game, before the Cavs pushed it back to a 16-point advantage, by halftime. The Hornets came out stronger again in the third and trimmed the deficit to four, early in the quarter, but the Cavs rallied again to make it a 12-point game head into the final frame. The visitors stayed in control to start the fourth, but the Hornets mounted a, 26-12, run through the final seven minutes of the contest. However, it was too little, too late, as the Cavs were able to sneak away with the win, ending a two-game slide.

Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 24 points, 16 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and a steal, in 35 minutes. Lauri Markkanen followed up with 21 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals, while Collin Sexton added 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals. The Cavs shot 43 percent from the field, including 9-of-28 from deep.

Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 30 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks, in 34 minutes. Terry Rozier followed up with 23 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block, while P.J. Washington added 18 points, four rebounds, two blocks and a steal. The Hornets shot 41 percent from the field, including 15-of-39 from long range.

The Hornets (5-3) will look to bounce back as they take on the Warriors in Golden State on Wednesday. The Cavs (4-4) play host to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.