NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The Pelicans played their third game in four days, including a back-to-back where they played at home Monday night and in Cleveland Tuesday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell, left, drives against New Orleans Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long)(Phil Long | AP)
The heavy game load proved to be too much for the Pelicans as they snapped their five game winning streak, falling 141-118 to the Cavaliers.
Zion Williamson was the leading scorer for the Pelicans coming off the bench with 26 points. This was his fifth straight game coming off the bench since returning from injury.
Rookie Derick Queen continues to play big, adding 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Pelicans return back home for a back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns on Friday and Saturday. Catch the action on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network.
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