The shorthanded Cavs slugged one out and outlasted the Pelicans, 93-90, to snap a 7-game skid to New Orleans. Cleveland outscored the visitors by 11 in the fourth (33-24). Cleveland shot 43 percent from the floor, 29 percent from deep while New Orleans shot 39 percent and 20 percent from deep. The Pelicans won the battle on the glass, though, 51-37.
In his first start of the season, Cedi Osman scored only seven points, but handed out a career-best 12 assists. Brandon Goodwin played 27 minutes off the bench and contributed with a career-high 21 points with three made threes.