The Cleveland Cavaliers own the worst record in the NBA as they prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Cleveland has dropped five consecutive games, the latest being a 99-98 setback against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.

The Carmelo Anthony saga is in high-drama mode as the Houston Rockets visit the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Anthony will miss his third straight game due to what the team is terming an "illness" while news reports claim he won't play again for the Rockets.

The Golden State Warriors will be without star Stephen Curry for a third straight game when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. Curry suffered a strained left groin against Milwaukee on Thursday, and a return date has yet to be set.