Pelicans (3-3), Cavaliers (3-3)
DeMarcus Cousins netted his seventh career triple-double. Anthony Davis took over in the fourth quarter. E’Twaun Moore delivered a career night. Jrue Holiday played his second straight superb game. All four players finished with 20-plus points.
It was a splendid Saturday all-around for New Orleans, which pulled away in the final period for a one-sided victory over Cleveland. In their home opener eight days ago, the Pelicans played well against the defending NBA champion Warriors but lost; this time their excellent play resulted in a blowout victory vs. the East’s best team.