The New Orleans Pelicans are aiming to close out their current home stand with a perfect 4-0 record, but they’ll have to beat a tough Cleveland Cavaliers squad tonight.
In addition to sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are arriving on a four-game winning streak, having pummeled those opponents by a ridiculous 21.2 points per game. That stretch includes victories over the Grizzlies and Pacers.
The Cavaliers previously beat the Pelicans, 113-103, in their last meeting on Jan. 13. However, some circumstances have changed.
Donovan Mitchell has not produced at an MVP-caliber clip for weeks.