Winners and Losers: Cavs at Pelicans – Concerns are rising despite win
The Cavs just completed the most concerning 3-0 road trip in recent memory.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 21, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly won their final game of this road trip.
Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. LOSER- Offensive Purpose I’ll just say it. This was one of the uglier games the Cavs have played this season.
Calling it sloppy would be an understatement. For long stretches of this game, I had no idea what they were attempting to accomplish. Aimless three-point attempts.
Turnovers that made them look like an AAU basketball team. And truly, no sense of direction on offense. James Harden went scoreless in the first half while the Cavs mustered up just 19 points in the second quarter.