By Data Skrive

Dec. 23, 2025 3:28 pm EST

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-22) will try to continue a five-game winning streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-14) on Dec. 23, 2025 at Rocket Arena.

How to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Cleveland CavaliersNew Orleans vs. Cleveland odds

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Injury reportsCavaliers

Evan Mobley: Out (Calf),

Max Strus: Out (Foot),

Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),

Darius Garland: Questionable (Quadricep),

Lonzo Ball: Out (Injury Management)

Pelicans

Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),

Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),

Jordan Poole: Questionable (Ankle)

Stats to know
The Cavaliers average 119.3 points per game (only 2.9 fewer points than the 122.2 the Pelicans give up).
The Pelicans’ 115.4 points per game are just 2.1 fewer points than the 117.5 the Cavaliers surrender to opponents.

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