Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate Pelicans 128-100: Luke Travers Shines in Extended Role
Aussie player Luke Travers played a significant role as the Cleveland Cavaliers won 128-100 against the New Orleans Pelicans. This victory followed Cleveland’s first loss of the season. Travers achieved career-highs with 30 minutes on the court, three assists, and a plus/minus of +5. He scored four points and grabbed two rebounds.
Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson supported Travers’ extended playtime, showing confidence in his abilities. Ty Jerome led the Cavaliers with 29 points while filling in for Darius Garland, who was sidelined due to a groin injury. The Cavaliers maintained control throughout the game, taking a 69-55 halftime lead and dominating the second half.
Jerome excelled by hitting seven of twelve three-pointers. His impressive second quarter performance included scoring 20 points. Georges Niang also contributed with 20 points from six three-pointers. The Cavaliers improved their record to 16-1, leading the Eastern Conference, while the Pelicans fell to 4-12.
In other games, Jock Landale scored six points for the Houston Rockets in their victory over the Indiana Pacers. Johnny Furphy also added six points for Indiana. Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Atlanta Hawks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid tallied 35 points but could not help the Philadelphia 76ers in their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Game Results:
- Pelicans 100 – Cavaliers 128
- Bulls 106 – Bucks 122
- Pacers 113 – Rockets 130
- 76ers 111 – Grizzlies 117
- Trail Blazers 99 – Thunder 109
- Knicks 138 – Suns 122
- Hawks 97 – Warriors 120
- Magic vs. Clippers (Result Pending)