PREVIEW: The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET , marking the second and final matchup between these conference rivals this season. Cleveland enters the contest with a 43-27 record and sits fourth in the Eastern Conference after winning two consecutive games , while New Orleans has captured three straight victories and holds an 11th-place position in the West with a 25-46 mark. The Cavaliers dominated their first meeting 141-118 in December , but the Pelicans have shown renewed momentum of late with strong defensive intensity. What makes this matchup intriguing is how their offensive philosophies clash: Cleveland ranks fourth in efficient rim attacking and sixth in three-point spacing , creating multiple scoring avenues that have made them dangerous on the road. New Orleans, however, features the league's highest frequency of attacking the rim while struggling with spacing and efficiency on three-pointers , a contrasting style that could benefit from their elite home-court environment. The Pelicans rank 29th in three-point shooting efficiency and 27th in three-point attempts allowed defensively , presenting vulnerabilities that Cleveland's talented perimeter players may exploit. Dejounte Murray will make his return after sitting out recently, which pushes Yves Missi back to the bench , while Donovan Mitchell remains questionable for Cleveland due to a left eye contusion . The Pelicans' seven-game home winning streak provides confidence at the Smoothie King Center, but facing a Cavaliers squad led by James Harden's 36-point, nine-assist performance from their last outing presents a significant test in their bid to extend their hot stretch.