The New Orleans Pelicans face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in what may be the most injury-heavy game of the NBA season. There are a combined 17 names listed on the injury report for both teams.

After a tough defeat on the road their last time out, the Cavaliers look much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Pelicans 105-73. If the Cavaliers keep playing like this,

Ty Jerome scored a career-high 29 points and made seven 3-pointers as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram are among 14 players ruled out with injuries for the teams’ game

Pelicans: Elfrid Payton was signed earlier in the day and appeared in his first NBA game since May 15, 2022 with Phoenix. Coach Willie Green started the 30-year-old point guard, who posted 11 points, five rebounds, eight assists and four turnovers.

For the game, they will be without one of their best players, as 2022 NBA All-Star Darius Garland has been ruled out. Via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com: "#Cavs will be without 6 players tonight against the Pelicans,

The Cavaliers won’t be as shorthanded as the New Orleans Pelicans for their matchup in Cleveland on Wednesday night. But the Cavs will in fact be shorthanded.

The Pelicans themselves are decimated with injuries and will be without nine players. Eight of which are their top scorers. Jose Alvarado (hamstring), Jordan Hawkins (back), Brand