Cleveland Cavaliers @ New Orleans Pelicans: Jan 25, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, January 25, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Cavaliers vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Monday, January 25, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

How to Watch Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, January 25, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassCavaliers: DAZN · Pelicans: Pelicans+
Arena
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCDay-To-DayKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Pelicans Preview

The Cavaliers are 2-1 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

The Cavaliers won last season's series 2-0. The Pelicans rank 3rd in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCavaliers 2-0

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 3 GPPelicans 3 GP
119.3#9
Points per game
124.7#3
120.0#19
Opponent points
128.0#29
46.6%#9
Field goal %
47.8%#7
36.6%#11
Three-point %
30.9%#24
74.4%#17
Free throw %
86.2%#3
46.0#11
Rebounds
45.7#12
26.3#13
Assists
24.7#23
9.7#11
Steals
11.7#3
8.3#2
Blocks
5.3#13
18.0#28
Turnovers
15.7#17

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-44.0

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This Cavaliers vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Cavaliers host the Pistons Jan 27; Pelicans visit the Rockets Jan 27.

Cavaliers vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Pelicans start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, January 25, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Cavaliers and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the Cavaliers were 2-1 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Pelicans?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, day-to-day, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Cavaliers vs Pelicans go last season?

The Cavaliers won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Pelicans game?

The Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 111-106 on Mar 21, 2026 on the road.

Where is Cavaliers vs Pelicans being played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Is Cavaliers vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Cavaliers and Pelicans markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Pelicans+ for Pelicans fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.