Cleveland Cavaliers close with 35-point fourth quarter burst against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

The Cleveland Cavaliers left New Orleans with a 44-27 record after a 111-106 road result over the the New Orleans Pelicans, who moved to 25-47. The Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans final score reflected a 5-point margin after 3 ties and 4 lead changes at Smoothie King Center.

first quarter

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened with 34 points in the first quarter while the Pelicans scored 28 points. The Cavs shot 48 percent from the field in the game and put 60 points in the paint.

second quarter

The Cleveland Cavaliers were held to 19 points in the second quarter as the Pelicans scored 28 points to tighten the game. The Pels finished with 30 assists and 10 steals while forcing 14 Cavs turnovers.

third quarter

The Cleveland Cavaliers scored 23 points in the third quarter while the Pelicans put up 32 points to take control after leading by as many as 15 points. The Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans turning point came later as the Land answered New Orleans’ stretch with a 13-0 run that flipped a 95-94 deficit into a 107-95 advantage.

fourth quarter

The Cleveland Cavaliers closed with 35 fourth-quarter points while the Pelicans managed 18 points in the period. Donovan Mitchell’s 27 points from the previous game form headline value for the Wine and Gold, and Evan Mobley’s 18 points and 2 blocks from that prior outing matched the interior theme in a game where Cleveland posted 63 rebounds. The Cavs added 26 assists and got 24 bench points, while the Pels countered with 28 bench points and 7 blocks.

game notes and what it means

The Cleveland Cavaliers full-time result also came with 61 percent on 2-point shots and 68 percent at the line, and the Pelicans finished at 43 percent from the field and 80 percent on free throws. A post-game report Cleveland Cavaliers section starts with Cleveland leading for 24:16 of game time while New Orleans led for 21:35, and the Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans final score line stayed intact through Cleveland’s 10 fast-break points and New Orleans’ 14 points off fast breaks.

up next

The Cleveland Cavaliers are scheduled to host the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on 03/24/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast listed on NBC/Peacock. Run it back with the Land’s next matchup coverage, and share this article with other Cavs fans tracking the stretch run.