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Cavaliers vs Pelicans final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-106 on March 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 34 | 19 | 23 | 35 | 111 |
| Pelicans | 28 | 28 | 32 | 18 | 106 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 27 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 10 REB Sam Merrill
- 10 AST James Harden
Pelicans
- 25 PTS Zion Williamson
- 10 REB Yves Missi
- 9 AST Dejounte Murray
Cavaliers vs Pelicans Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill G | 32 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 3-7 | 2-2 | +5 |
| James Harden G | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8-17 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +14 |
| Dean Wade FC | 23 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 39 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9-23 | 3-8 | 6-7 | -3 |
| Evan Mobley F | 30 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8-10 | 0-1 | 2-5 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Max Strus GF | 24 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 14 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -4 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Keon Ellis G | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-3 | 3-4 | +13 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray G | 29 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-13 | 1-6 | 3-3 | -2 |
| Herbert Jones F | 31 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-12 | 4-11 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Zion Williamson F | 32 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10-14 | 0-0 | 5-9 | -9 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 36 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-14 | 4-8 | 3-3 | +9 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 40 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Derik Queen C | 15 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 3-3 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 18 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-11 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Yves Missi C | 24 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -11 |
Cavaliers vs Pelicans Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Pelicans by outscoring New Orleans 35-18 in the fourth quarter after trailing by 12 through three. Cleveland moved to 44-27, while the Pelicans fell to 25-47.
The Pelicans had won the second and third quarters 28-19 and 32-23. They led 56-53 at halftime and 88-76 after three. Cleveland took the rebounding edge, 55 to 40, and shot 15 of 22 from the line.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 27 points, and James Harden handed out 10 assists. Zion Williamson scored 25 for New Orleans, and Dejounte Murray added 9 assists. Cleveland shot 42 of 88 from the field. New Orleans went 39 of 90.
The number to know: 13 turnovers for Cleveland, against 9 for New Orleans, a gap the Cavaliers covered with rebounds and a fourth quarter that ended the game 111-106.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 42-88 | Field Goals | 39-90 |
| 47.7% | FG % | 43.3% |
| 12-39 | 3-Pointers | 12-40 |
| 30.8% | 3P % | 30.0% |
| 15-22 | Free Throws | 16-20 |
| 68.2% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 55 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 26 | Assists | 30 |
| 6 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 7 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 17 | Fouls | 19 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 54.5% | 11.7% | 31.8% | 0.170 |
 Pelicans | 50.0% | 8.3% | 19.6% | 0.178 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, March 21, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Bulls 115-110 Mar 19, 2026
- W @ Bucks 123-116 Mar 17, 2026
- L vs Mavericks 120-130 Mar 15, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 138-105 Mar 13, 2026
- L @ Magic 122-128 Mar 11, 2026
Pelicans last 5
- W vs Clippers 105-99 Mar 19, 2026
- W vs Clippers 124-109 Mar 18, 2026
- W vs Mavericks 129-111 Mar 16, 2026
- L @ Rockets 105-107 Mar 13, 2026
- W vs Raptors 122-111 Mar 11, 2026
Previous meetings
- Dec 23, 2025 Pelicans @ Cavaliers 118-141
More NBA Games on Mar 21, 2026
- Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0132
Washington Wizards2-2111Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 40 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0101
Charlotte Hornets3-1124Top: Ball 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1105
Orlando Magic1-2104Top: Dončić 33 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3110
Atlanta Hawks2-2126Top: Daniels 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2119
San Antonio Spurs2-2134Top: Nembhard 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4122
Houston Rockets4-0123Top: Adebayo 32 PTS, 21 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2138
Dallas Mavericks2-2131Top: Garland 41 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1126
Utah Jazz1-3116Top: Bailey 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3108
Phoenix Suns1-2105Top: Rollins 26 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Pelicans on Mar 21, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-106 on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 27 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Pelicans records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 44-27 and the Pelicans were 25-47 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Pelicans?
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 for the Cavaliers. Zion Williamson scored 25 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Pelicans season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Pelicans game?
The Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 141-118 on Dec 23, 2025 at home.
Where was Cavaliers vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Pelicans?
Cavaliers-Pelicans: Q1 34-28, Q2 19-28, Q3 23-32, Q4 35-18.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Pelicans?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.