Grayson Allen scores 27, Naz Reid adds 25 as Hornets beat Cavaliers 124-112 to snap 6-game skid

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Grayson Allen scored 27 points, Naz Reid added 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

Tidjane Salaun added 14 points off the bench and Ryan Kalkbrenner had 15 rebounds for Charlotte, which shot 23 of 46 from 3-point range.

Charlotte built a 33-point lead in the third quarter then hung on to win after the Cavaliers cut the lead to 118-110 with four minutes left.

Meleek Thomas led the way for the Cavaliers with 18 points.

The Hornets came into the game ranked second to last in the league in 3-point field goal percentage at 28.8%, but hit 12 of 24 from deep in the first half to build a 16-point halftime lead.

Allen, Reid and Salaun combined for 52 of Charlotte’s 69 points before the break.

Eager for their first win since Oct. 26, the Hornets stayed hot in the third quarter and extended the lead to 33 with Sion James knocking down three key 3s. He finished with 11.

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson chose to play his reserves the entire fourth quarter even after his team trimmed the lead to single digits.

But the Cavaliers couldn't get any closer than eight and Royce O'Neale's 3 from the right wing with 2:40 left in the game pushed the lead to 13.

It was a big win for the Hornets. who played without starters Brandon Miller (hip strain), Kon Knueppel (hamstring) and Moussa Diabate (quadriceps).

Peyton Watson added 13 points and Jared Allen had 12 for the Cavs. James Harden and Donovan Mitchell each had 11.

Cavaliers: At New York on Wednesday night.

Hornets: At Phoenix on Thursday night.

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Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun reacts after making a 3 pointer against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden, left, drives against Charlotte Hornets guard Grayson Allen during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Peyton Watson, left, pushes the ball upcourt against Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets guard Grayson Allen (8) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Meleek Thomas during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Charlotte Hornets center Naz Reid (0) looks to pass against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Malik Reneau scored 16 points, Shelton Henderson added 14 and No. 17 Miami beat North Florida 89-51 on Monday night.

Caleb Gaskins finished with 12 points while Robert Miller III and Somto Cyril each had 10 points and eight rebounds for the Hurricanes, who have won two straight after a season-opening loss against top ranked Florida. Miller also blocked four shots.

Reneau shot 7 of 10 from the field in 18 minutes. It was Reneau’s second consecutive double-digit scoring game following his five-point performance against the Gators.

Although they shot 5 of 27 from 3-point range, the Hurricanes outscored the Ospreys (1-2), 64-26 in the paint.

The Hurricanes forced 17 turnovers, continuing an early0season defensive trend — they've forced at least 15 turnovers in each of their first three games.

Cyril’s two free throws with 9:07 remaining in the first half put the Hurricanes ahead 27-17 for their first double digit lead.

Miller’s dunk 1:16 before the break stretched the lead to 44-23. Brent Bland’s short jumper midway through the half gave the Hurricanes their first 30-point lead at 70-40.

Eddie Placer scored 12 points and BJ Plummer finished with 10 for the Ospreys, who lost their second straight against a top-25 opponent following their 114-63 loss at No. 9 UCLA on Friday.

Miami leads the all-time series 10-0.

North Florida: Hosts The Citadel on Saturday.

Miami: Hosts North Alabama on Friday.

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Miami forward Caleb Gaskins (11) drives past North Florida guard BJ Plummer (1) as forward Isaiah Brown (8) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami guard Dante Allen drives forward pursued by North Florida guards Eddie Placer, right, and BJ Plummer (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami forward Malik Reneau (5) jumps past North Florida guard JR Bartelus to shoot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami forward Shelton Henderson (7) shoots over North Florida guard Eddie Placer and forward Isaiah Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)