Pelicans Triumph Over Cavaliers 123-104, Murphy III Shines in Place of Ill Williamson

Despite Several Players Battling Flu, Pelicans Secure Fifth Win in Six Games

Trey Murphy III scored 28 points, filling in for Zion Williamson who was out due to illness, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 123-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Pelicans have won five out of their last six games, despite several players being affected by a flu bug.
CJ McCollum added 18 points and Brandon Ingram scored 17 for the Pelicans.
The Cavaliers played without their top three scorers — Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, who combine to average 63 points.
Despite being short-handed, the Cavaliers went 3-1 on a four-game homestand.