Cleveland cavaliers new orleans pelicans
A matchup between two teams with rich histories in the NBA!
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans have faced each other 14 times in the regular season, with the Cavaliers holding a slight edge in the series, 8-6.
Here are some interesting facts about their matchups:
- The Cavaliers have won 5 of the last 6 meetings between the two teams.
- The Pelicans have won 3 of the last 5 meetings at home, while the Cavaliers have won 2 of the last 5 meetings on the road.
- The highest-scoring game in the series was a 137-125 Cavaliers win in 2018, with LeBron James scoring 44 points.
- The lowest-scoring game in the series was a 94-91 Cavaliers win in 2015, with Kyrie Irving scoring 25 points.
- The Pelicans have had some notable wins against the Cavaliers, including a 123-101 victory in 2017, with Anthony Davis scoring 38 points.
Some notable players who have played for both teams include:
- Zydrunas Ilgauskas (Cavaliers, 1996-2002; Pelicans, 2005-2007)
- Baron Davis (Pelicans, 2008-2011; Cavaliers, 2011-2012)
- Omri Casspi (Cavaliers, 2017-2019; Pelicans, 2019-2020)
Overall, the Cavaliers and Pelicans have had some exciting matchups over the years, and it's always fun to see how they match up when they face each other!