Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Hornets: Preview and predictions for the clash between Zion Williamson and Darius Garland

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 at 20:00

Cleveland Cavaliers travel to the Western Conference to face the New Orleans Pelicans. In their first matchup, the Pelicans had an easy win over Darius Garland team. Now Zion Williamson and the Pels will seek to sweep the series. Two very good teams looking for a win aiming to secure a direct trip to the upcoming playoffs.

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New Orleans will be ready to welcome the visitors, led by Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. The duo has been on fire recently, with the first pick of 2019 playing perfectly for the Pelicans. He is averaging 6.5 assists per game since Feb. 1, with the Pelicans owning a 12-4 winning record.

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Cleveland has been without key players for more than two weeks, specifically Donovan Mitchell. "Spyda" has a bone bruise in his left knee, but could be cleared to return tonight. He is tagged as questionable and will likely be a last-minute decision.

TV and schedule

Local fans can tune in to the exciting action on Bally Sports Ohio and Bally Sports New Orleans beginning at 8 p.m. ET to watch the game. There are also live streaming options such as NBA League Pass and FuboTV. The scenario for this match the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

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Prediction:

New Orleans appears as the favorite to overcome this match. Cleveland has been dealing with injuries that have weakened the team. With Donovan Mitchell questionable and playing at New Orleans against a fully healthy Pelicans squad the odds are against them.

Starting Lineups:

Cleveland Cavaliers: