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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Monday, January 25, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN CLE. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBAMonday, January 25, 2027

Cleveland Cavaliers5-6

8:00 PM ETJan 25, 2027

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateJan 25, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN CLE

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

116.5

117.5

Points allowed per game

115.0

122.4

5-6Record4-7

2nd in Central DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

1-4Road record / home record3-3

LLWLLLast 5LLLWW

L2StreakL3

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersNew Orleans Pelicans

L2StreakL3

Points Against

115.0

122.4

5-5Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

116.5

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

46.2

42.4

Assists Per Game

27.0

24.7

Blocks Per Game

5.5

4.7

Steals Per Game

7.4

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

13.8

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill G · Elbow

Out

Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain

Out

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL

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 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

New Orleans PelicansLLLWW

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

Series starts 1/25

Jan 30, 2027NO 0, CLE 0

Jan 25, 2027CLE 0, NO 0

Team pages

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Monday, January 25, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN CLE.

What are the records of the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans?

Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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