Here's a look at the injury report for the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-14), which currently has five players listed, as the Cavaliers ready for their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans (8-22, three injured players) at Rocket Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Game Info
- When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: FDSOH, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Cavaliers' Injury Report
Cavaliers Injuries:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Darius Garland: Questionable (Quadricep),
Lonzo Ball: Out (Injury Management),
Evan Mobley: Out (Calf),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf)
Cavaliers' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 31.0 | 3.0 | 9.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| Jarrett Allen | 13.0 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 19.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Lonzo Ball | 7.0 | 2.5 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 15.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
Cavaliers Stats
- Cleveland outscores opponents by 1.8 points per game (scoring 119.3 per game to rank ninth in the league while allowing 117.5 per contest to rank 20th in the NBA) and has a +55 scoring differential overall.
- The Cavaliers' leading scorer, Donovan Mitchell, is fourth in the league averaging 30.7 points per game.
- The 44.3 rebounds per game Cleveland averages rank 16th in the league. Its opponents grab 45.2 per outing.
- Jarrett Allen's 7.4 rebounds per game lead the Cavaliers.
- Cleveland makes 15.1 three-pointers per game (third-most in the league), 1.5 more than its opponents (13.6). It is shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc (22nd in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 37.2%.
- The Cavaliers are paced by Mitchell's 4.1 treys per game (first in the league).
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Pelicans' Injury Report
Pelicans Injuries:
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Jordan Poole: Questionable (Ankle)
Pelicans' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen | 18.0 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Zion Williamson | 26.5 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Trey Murphy III | 14.0 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Saddiq Bey | 18.5 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Jordan Poole | 15.0 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
Pelicans Stats
- New Orleans puts up 115.4 points per game (18th in league) while giving up 122.2 per contest (27th in NBA). It has a -203 scoring differential and has been outscored by 6.8 points per game.
- Trey Murphy III is 31st in the league with a team-leading 20.8 points per game.
- New Orleans comes up short in the rebound battle by an average of 2.0 boards. It grabs 43.3 rebounds per game (22nd in league) compared to its opponents' 45.3.
- Derik Queen tops the team with 6.8 rebounds per game (37th in league).
- New Orleans connects on 10.8 three-pointers per game (28th in the league) while shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc (26th in NBA). It is making 3.9 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 14.7 per game at 35.4%.
- The Pelicans' Murphy hits 2.6 three-pointers per game (27th in NBA), leading the team.
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