The Pelicans vs Cavs recap breaks down a tough night in Cleveland. A tired New Orleans squad faced a 141-118 loss to the Cavaliers. This snapped their five-game winning streak.
Big Q recaps the matchup. This includes postgame comments from head coach James Borrego. Cleveland pulled away in the second half with a balanced attack. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points. Sam Merrill added 22 points. The Cavaliers had nine players score in double figures. This marked one of the most efficient offensive performances in franchise history.
The Cavaliers scored at least 139 points for the second straight game. They got 57 points from their bench. Meanwhile, Zion Williamson scored 26 points off the bench for New Orleans. Derik Queen added 21, but a decisive 17-4 run in the third quarter sealed the outcome.
Big Q dives into:
Fatigue and rotation concerns
Defensive breakdowns
Bench production disparity
What this loss means moving forward
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