Cavaliers vs. Pelicans: How to Watch NBA Matchup on March 21

TV channel, streaming info, and key player statuses for the Cleveland-New Orleans game.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:03pm

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The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 21 in an NBA matchup. The Pelicans have won seven straight home games, while the Cavaliers enter the contest with a 43-27 record. Several key players have injury designations for the game, including Craig Porter Jr., Jaylon Tyson, Tyrese Proctor, Donovan Mitchell, and Jarrett Allen.

Why it matters

This late-season NBA matchup between two teams fighting for playoff positioning in their respective conferences will provide an intriguing test for both squads as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

The Pelicans have been on a hot streak at home, winning seven consecutive games at the Smoothie King Center. The Cavaliers, led by All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, will look to hand the Pelicans their first home loss in over a month. Several key players have injury designations, including Porter, Tyson, and Proctor for the Pelicans, as well as Mitchell and Allen for the Cavaliers.

  • The game will tip off at 8:00 PM ET on March 21, 2026.

The players

Donovan Mitchell

All-Star guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers who is questionable to play due to an eye injury.

Jarrett Allen

Starting center for the Cleveland Cavaliers who is out due to a knee injury.

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What they’re saying

“This is a big game for us as we try to solidify our playoff positioning. We know the Pelicans have been tough at home, so we'll need to bring our A-game.”

— Donovan Mitchell

What’s next

The Cavaliers and Pelicans will meet again on March 23 in Cleveland, providing an opportunity for the teams to quickly rematch.

The takeaway

This late-season NBA clash between two playoff-contending teams will showcase the depth and talent of both rosters, with key injuries potentially playing a factor in the outcome as the teams jockey for position in their respective conferences.