Evan Mobley had 28 points (26 in the paint) and 13 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-107 for their fifth straight win.
The Cavaliers took control with a 24-10 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 25.
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points (14 in the first quarter), and Jarrett Allen added 20 points and 11 rebounds on 8 for 11 shooting. The Cavaliers had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Pelicans, Brandon Ingram had 25 points and 8 assists.
The Cavaliers shot 56.5% from the field to the Pelicans’ 47.6%. The Pelicans gave up 12 offensive rebounds, about 4 more than usual for the shots the Cavaliers missed. The Pelicans’ starters were outscored 35-24 in 12 minutes together.