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

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET, at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN CLE. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBASaturday, January 30, 2027
New Orleans Pelicans logoNew Orleans Pelicans4-7
7:30 PM ETJan 30, 2027
Cleveland Cavaliers logoCleveland Cavaliers5-6
DateJan 30, 2027
Time7:30 PM ET
VenueRocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN CLE

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansCleveland Cavaliers
Points per game
117.5
116.5
Points allowed per game
122.4
115.0
4-7Record5-6
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division
1-4Road record / home record4-2
LLLWWLast 5LLWLL
L3StreakL2

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansCleveland Cavaliers
L3StreakL2
Points Against
122.4
115.0
4-6Last Ten Games5-5
Points Per Game
117.5
116.5
Field Goal %
48
46
Three Point %
32
37
Rebounds Per Game
42.4
46.2
Assists Per Game
24.7
27.0
Blocks Per Game
4.7
5.5
Steals Per Game
10.4
7.4
Team Turnovers Per Game
0.5
0.5
Total Turnovers Per Game
16.5
13.8

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans
Trendon Watford F · Ankle
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Day-To-Day
Cleveland Cavaliers
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out
Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain
Out

Recent form

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
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

Season series

Series starts 1/25
Jan 30, 2027NO 0, CLE 0
Jan 25, 2027CLE 0, NO 0

Team pages

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and statsCleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

The game is on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

How can I watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN CLE.

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

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

Who is injured for New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

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

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers played?

Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

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