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Can the Cleveland Cavaliers Maintain Their Unbeaten Streak After Dominating the Pelicans?

The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their perfect season start to 9-0 after a commanding 131-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The win showcased the depth and talent of the Cavaliers, who have been on a tear since the season began. On the other side, this loss pushed the Pelicans' record to a concerning 3-6.


NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 6: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 6, 2024 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

Key Performances from the Cavaliers


Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with an impressive 29 points, adding three assists and four rebounds to his tally. His performance was pivotal in securing this win for Cleveland. Jarrett Allen also stood out with a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing an astounding 14 rebounds, further solidifying his presence in both offensive and defensive plays.


Caris LeVert contributed significantly as well with 16 points and six assists, showcasing his versatility on court. Ty Jerome off the bench made notable contributions too; he scored 11 points along with five assists and two steals, proving that Cleveland's bench strength is something opponents need to wary of.


NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 6: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 6, 2024 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

Pelicans' Effort Falls Short


Despite their loss, New Orleans showed resilience throughout the game. They managed to score more than half of their attempts from beyond the arc (48 percent) and were nearly flawless from free throw line at an impressive rate of 89 percent accuracy. Their leading scorer put up a valiant fight against Cleveland's defense but ultimately couldn't overcome Cleveland's offensive onslaught.


Upcoming Games


Looking ahead, fans are eagerly anticipating how far this unbeaten streak can go for The Cavaliers as they prepare to host Golden State Warriors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on November 8th at 7:30 PM EDT. This matchup promises another exciting chapter in what has been an electrifying season so far for The Cavs. Fans can catch all action live on NBCS-BA or FDSOH networks.


NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 6: Caris LeVert #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 6, 2024 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

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