Cavaliers vs Pelicans
Tue, Dec 23
Final
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(16 - 14)
141
-
118
Pelicans
Pelicans
(8 - 22)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 32 | 37 | 41 | 31 | 141 |
| Pelicans | 22 | 38 | 31 | 27 | 118 |
Venue: Rocket Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Donovan Mitchell
CLE | #45 | G
27
4
4
Derik Queen
NOP | #22 | C
21
7
5
Smart Game Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers has a 78% chance of winning the game
The Cavaliers are poised to snap the Pelicans' winning streak by leveraging their elite perimeter scoring and home-court advantage despite significant frontcourt injuries.
Key Analysis
- • The absence of Evan Mobley and Larry Nance Jr. leaves Cleveland vulnerable in the paint against Zion Williamson.
- • Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland present a significant backcourt mismatch against a Pelicans team missing Dejounte Murray.
- • New Orleans allows 122.2 points per game, creating a favorable environment for Cleveland's top-10 offense.
- • The Pelicans enter the contest with strong momentum from a five-game winning streak, contrasting with Cleveland's 4-6 record in their last 10.
- • Cleveland ranks 3rd in the league for three-pointers made per game, which exploits New Orleans' inconsistent perimeter defense.
- • New Orleans must dominate the rebounding battle and maximize paint scoring to overcome their poor 2-10 road record.
