Cavs Edge Pelicans in Hard-Fought Win | NBA News

Cleveland Cavaliers clawed their way to an 82-77 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in a gritty Summer League showdown, snapping a two-game losing streak with a clutch second-half surge. Down by two at halftime and battling through a sluggish first half, the Cavs found their footing in the third, led by Malaki Branham’s 23 points, with Riley Minix (15) and Jaxson Robinson (13) adding firepower. While Markquis Nowell lit up the floor with 20 off the bench for New Orleans, the Pelicans’ starters sputtered. Cleveland’s late free throw dominance proved the difference in a hard-fought victory that keeps their Summer League record at 2-2. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af370f7b7c0ff8dc