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The Cleveland Cavaliers (40-26) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (22-45) at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST. Cleveland Cavaliers average 118.8 points per game while New Orleans Pelicans put up 115.6 per contest. On the injury report for this matchup — Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill (Day-To-Day), Tyrese Proctor (Out), Max Strus (Out), Jarrett Allen (Out); New Orleans Pelicans: Bryce Mcgowens (Out). Follow this NBA game live on SportBusy for real-time scores, odds updates, and full box score coverage.
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Rosters & Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.3 | 9.0 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 15 | 2 | |
| 23.8 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 14 | 0 | |
| 15.8 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 51 | 2 | |
| 22.5 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 51 | 30 | |
| 11.0 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 48 | 0 | |
Proctor (quad) will remain on the inactive list for Friday's game in Dallas. | 10.4 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 42 | 1 |
| 20.8 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 35 | 3 | |
| 17.7 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 57 | 2 | |
| 12.4 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 28 | 2 | |
| 5.7 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 33.5 | 28.3 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 58 | 58 | |
| 33.4 | 20.2 | 5.0 | 7.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 12 | 12 | |
| 8.6 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 12 | 0 | |
| 5.4 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 5 | 0 | |
| 30.5 | 18.0 | 2.4 | 6.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 26 | 26 | |
| 32.5 | 17.7 | 8.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 51 | 49 | |
Allen (knee) is out for Friday's game in Dallas. | 27.5 | 15.3 | 8.5 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 51 | 51 |
| 26.2 | 14.0 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 43 | 23 | |
| 27.4 | 13.3 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 61 | 39 | |
Merrill is questionable for Friday's game against Dallas with left hamstring tightness. | 25.9 | 12.7 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 42 | 30 |
| 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
Cleveland Cavaliers at New Orleans Pelicans FAQ
What time does Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans start?
The Cleveland Cavaliers at New Orleans Pelicans game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST at Smoothie King Center.
Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans being played?
This game is being played at Smoothie King Center.
How can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans live?
Follow this game live on SportBusy for real-time score updates, play-by-play, and box score. Check your local TV listings or league streaming apps for broadcast information.
What are the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans records?
Cleveland Cavaliers: 40-26. New Orleans Pelicans: 22-45. See the full team comparison above.
Who is injured for Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans?
Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill (Day-To-Day), Tyrese Proctor (Out), Max Strus (Out), Jarrett Allen (Out). New Orleans Pelicans: Bryce Mcgowens (Out). See the Rosters & Player Stats section above for full details, or check the NBA injury report for status updates.
What is the injury report for Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans?
The injury report for this game: Cleveland Cavaliers has 4 players on the report — Sam Merrill (Day-To-Day), Tyrese Proctor (Out), Max Strus (Out), Jarrett Allen (Out). New Orleans Pelicans has 1 player on the report — Bryce Mcgowens (Out). Injury status is updated daily. View the full NBA injury report for return dates and details.