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Cleveland Cavaliers 111, New Orleans Pelicans 106: final score and stats

Cleveland Cavaliers beat New Orleans Pelicans, Cleveland Cavaliers 111 to New Orleans Pelicans 106, on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBASaturday, March 21, 2026
DateMar 21, 2026
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVFanDuel SN OH, NBA League Pass, GCSEN, Pelicans.com
Attendance16,987

Line score

Team1234T
Cleveland Cavaliers34192335111
New Orleans Pelicans28283218106

Top performers

Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDonovan Mitchell · 27
ReboundsSam Merrill · 10
AssistsJames Harden · 10
RatingJames Harden · 20 PTS, 6 REB, 10 AST
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsZion Williamson · 25
ReboundsYves Missi · 10
AssistsDejounte Murray · 9
RatingZion Williamson · 25 PTS, 6 REB

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
116.4
117.5
Points allowed per game
114.3
122.4
44-27Record25-47
2nd in Central DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
2-4Road record / home record3-3
WLLWLLast 5LLLWW
W1StreakL3

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersNew Orleans Pelicans
42-88FG39-90
Field Goal %
48
43
12-393PT12-40
Three Point %
31
30
15-22FT16-20
Free Throw %
68
80
Rebounds
55
40
Offensive Rebounds
14
10
Defensive Rebounds
41
30
Assists
26
30
Steals
6
10
Blocks
4
7
Turnovers
13
9
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
14
9
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out
New Orleans Pelicans
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out

Box score

Cleveland Cavaliers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Dean Wade2373-61-40-053120231+11
Evan Mobley30188-100-12-5832123530
James Harden36208-174-90-0610211062+14
Donovan Mitchell39279-233-86-773110161-3
Sam Merrill32155-93-72-2102100192+5
Nae'Qwan Tomlin400-10-00-000000001+1
Thomas Bryant15115-70-11-281101262-6
Dennis Schroder1310-40-21-211300100-4
Max Strus2452-51-40-082100262-6
Keon Ellis2372-60-33-421110203+13
Team11142-8812-3915-2255261364144117

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones31124-124-110-033011035-7
Zion Williamson322510-140-05-964110153-9
Saddiq Bey36196-144-83-354100234+9
Trey Murphy III41103-102-82-260112152-6
Dejounte Murray30124-131-63-339210120-2
Karlo Matkovic1263-40-10-010021012-11
Derik Queen1593-50-13-3342300310
Yves Missi2463-70-00-0103113462+4
Jeremiah Fears1873-111-50-033100120-3
Team10639-9012-4016-2040309107103019

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at New York KnicksW 115-107
Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95
Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113
Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134

Season series

CLE wins series 2-0
Mar 21, 2026CLE 111, NO 106
Dec 23, 2025NO 118, CLE 141

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Cleveland Cavaliers won, 111-106, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

What was the final score of Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Cleveland Cavaliers 111, New Orleans Pelicans 106.

Who were the top performers?

Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (27 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (25 points).

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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