The Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers, 123-104. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with season-highs in points (28) and 3PT FG (six) along with four rebounds and three assists as CJ McCollum added 18 points, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Dean Wade led Cleveland with 20 points (6-8 3PT) and nine rebounds while Craig Porter Jr. added seven points and a career-high 11 assists. The Pelicans improve to 17-12 as the Cavaliers move to 16-13.