With multiple Cavaliers players scoring in double figures, the Cavaliers defeated the Pelicans 141-118.

2025-12-24 03:57

December 24th - The Cavaliers defeated the Pelicans 141-118 . Mitchell scored 27 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists, with multiple Cavaliers players scoring in double figures, resulting in a superior overall performance. For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson scored 26 points and Quinn added 21 .

At the start of the game, the Cavaliers quickly found their rhythm and built a double-digit lead, finishing the first quarter with a 32-22 advantage. In the second quarter, the Cavaliers continued their strong performance, extending their lead to 18 points. The Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson, launched a comeback, narrowing the gap to 4 points at one point, but the Cavaliers stabilized their lead towards the end of the quarter, maintaining a 69-59 lead at halftime.

After switching sides, the Cavaliers started slightly loosely, allowing the Pelicans to narrow the gap. With Mitchell scoring consecutively, the Cavaliers extended their lead to over 20 points midway through the third quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers held a clear advantage of 110-90 . In the final quarter, the Cavaliers further widened the gap through fast breaks and outside shooting, at one point approaching 30 points. Although the Pelicans rallied towards the end, the outcome was no longer in doubt. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Pelicans 141-118.

Pelicans player statistics

Williamson 26 points, 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Quinn 21 points, 7 rebounds , 5 assists; Murphy III 14 points , 3 rebounds , 5 assists; Bay 11 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Fells 11 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; McGowan 8 points , 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Missy 7 points, 2 rebounds , 2 assists

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 27 points , 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Merrill 22 points, 6 rebounds , 7 assists ; Tyson 18 points , 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Bryant 15 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Allen 14 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Porter 12 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists; Wade 11 points, 5 rebounds , 4 assists