New Orleans Pelicans @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Jan 30, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
1-1 · Home

Pelicans vs Cavaliers tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. TV: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans), Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers).

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

Date & time
Saturday, January 30, 20277:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassPelicans: Pelicans+ · Cavaliers: DAZN
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

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 DiopCavaliersCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pelicans

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pelicans vs Cavaliers Preview

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

The Cavaliers won last season's series 2-0. The Pelicans rank 2nd in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (27.0 points per game).

Pelicans vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Pelicans vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Pelicans 3 GPCavaliers 2 GP
124.7#3
Points per game
115.5#15
128.0#28
Opponent points
117.5#19
47.8%#9
Field goal %
47.6%#11
30.9%#21
Three-point %
34.3%#15
86.2%#2
Free throw %
75.8%#18
45.7#11
Rebounds
45.5#13
24.7#19
Assists
24.5#20
11.7#4
Steals
9.0#16
5.3#12
Blocks
8.5#2
15.7#16
Turnovers
22.0#30

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Jazz1-22.0
13Kings0-22.5
14Pelicans0-33.0
15Warriors0-33.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Bulls1-22.0
11Knicks0-22.5

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Pelicans vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Pelicans vs Cavaliers start?

The New Orleans Pelicans play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Pelicans vs Cavaliers on?

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

What are the Pelicans and Cavaliers records?

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

Who is injured for Pelicans vs Cavaliers?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, out, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Pelicans vs Cavaliers go last season?

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

Who won the last Pelicans vs Cavaliers game?

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

Where is Pelicans vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Pelicans vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

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