CLEVELAND —Cavaliers Dominate Pelicans 128-100: Ty Jerome Scores Career-high 29 points, including 27 in the first half, as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a dominant 128-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Jerome, filling in for the injured Darius Garland, was on fire, scoring 20 points in the second quarter alone and hitting seven 3-pointers before halftime.
Cleveland maintained its perfect home record, improving to 16-1, the best start in franchise history. Georges Niang contributed 20 points, while Jaylon Tyson, making his first pro start, had a well-rounded performance with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. Jarrett Allen added 16 points and 11 rebounds in the Cavaliers’ impressive win.
The injury-plagued Pelicans were led by rookie Antonio Reeves, who scored 34 points, and Brandon Boston Jr., who contributed 14 points. Despite the valiant efforts of the Pelicans’ rookies, New Orleans couldn’t keep up with Cleveland’s relentless scoring.
Takeaway
The Cavaliers bounced back strongly after their tough 120-117 loss to Boston on Tuesday. They built an insurmountable 34-point lead, with Donovan Mitchell playing just 20 minutes and Evan Mobley logging only 18 minutes in the blowout win.
Key Moment
Jerome’s brilliance in the second quarter was a turning point. He hit three deep 3-pointers in a 62-second stretch, turning Cleveland’s narrow lead into a 67-51 advantage. The combined distance of his shots? An impressive 101 feet.
Up Next
Cleveland will look to extend their streak as they continue their three-game homestand on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors.
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