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The Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 111–106 in New Orleans on Mar 21, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  CLE | 34 | 19 | 23 | 35 | 111 |
  NOP | 28 | 28 | 32 | 18 | 106 |
Cleveland CavaliersNew Orleans Pelicans| CLE | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 39 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 9-23 | 3-8 |
| James Harden | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 8-17 | 4-9 |
| Sam Merrill | 32 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 5-9 | 3-7 |
| Evan Mobley | 30 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 8-10 | 0-1 |
| Dean Wade | 23 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3-6 | 1-4 |
| Max Strus | 24 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Keon Ellis | 23 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-3 |
| Thomas Bryant | 15 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-1 |
| Dennis Schroder | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 |
| Nae'Qwan Tomlin | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 111 | 55 | 26 | 42-88 | 12-39 |
| NOP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 41 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
| Saddiq Bey | 36 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 6-14 | 4-8 |
| Zion Williamson | 32 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 10-14 | 0-0 |
| Herbert Jones | 31 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 4-12 | 4-11 |
| Dejounte Murray | 30 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 4-13 | 1-6 |
| Yves Missi | 24 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 3-7 | 0-0 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 18 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3-11 | 1-5 |
| Derik Queen | 15 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3-5 | 0-1 |
| Karlo Matkovic | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 106 | 40 | 30 | 39-90 | 12-40 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 42-88 | 48% | 12-39 31% |
| NOP | 39-90 | 43% | 12-40 30% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
CLE offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · NOP defense in 1
NOP offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · CLE defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
CLENOPExpected pace: about 103 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
CLENOPCrew chiefBrian Forte · also working Kevin Scott, Matt Myers
Counts per game across his last 59 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | 33.9 | 21.3 | 5.2 | 7.5 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 32.3 | 23.3 | 4.4 | 5.6 |
| Evan Mobley | 29.5 | 19.4 | 9.5 | 2.2 |
| Jarrett Allen | 28.8 | 18.9 | 9.5 | 1.5 |
| Sam Merrill | 27.6 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Keon Ellis | 25.6 | 8.7 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 24.2 | 10.4 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Max Strus | 23.3 | 10.0 | 6.7 | 2.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 34.5 | 21.3 | 5.6 | 4.3 |
| Saddiq Bey | 32.8 | 20.1 | 5.3 | 2.9 |
| Zion Williamson | 29.6 | 20.4 | 4.9 | 2.6 |
| Herbert Jones | 29.3 | 9.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Dejounte Murray | 27.4 | 19.4 | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| Bryce McGowens | 24.4 | 8.8 | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 22.7 | 12.3 | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Derik Queen | 20.0 | 8.7 | 5.6 | 2.3 |
CLE offenseper gameNOP defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
CLE offense vs NOP defenseNOP offense vs CLE defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
CLEForAgainst49% of CLE's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
NOPForAgainst49% of NOP's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
CLE 5series1 NOP| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | CLE 111 | NOP 106 | CLE+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | NOP 118 | CLE 141 | CLE+23 | +23 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | NOP 100 | CLE 128 | CLE+28 | +28 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | CLE 131 | NOP 122 | CLE+9 | +9 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | CLE 116 | NOP 95 | CLE+21 | +21 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | NOP 123 | CLE 104 | NOP+19 | +19 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
