Cavs, Hornets look to get on track again

The Charlotte Hornets have been all over the scale when it comes to both good and discouraging performances.

Now with a four-game homestand, it could be a crucial time for the Hornets. The homestand will begin Friday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit Charlotte.

The Hornets have lost back-to-back games, including Wednesday night's 113-107 decision at Boston. That came with a career-high 38 points from Charlotte's LaMelo Ball.

Cleveland has lost two of its past three games, with a disappointing 115-104 setback Wednesday night at Houston, which has the worst record in the Western Conference.

The Cavaliers were 11-4 in January for the second-best mark among Eastern Conference teams. So…