Anthony Davis scores 30 with 8 blocks as Pelicans overpower Cavaliers

Anthony Davis had 30 points with eight blocks and seven rebounds and Eric Gordon scored 20, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 100-89 win over the puzzling Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Davis, one of three No. 1 overall picks on the floor, was dominant from baseline to baseline as the Pelicans won their third straight. He dislocated his left index finger in the final minutes, but got taped up during a timeout and stayed in.

Kyrie Irving scored 23 and Dion Waiters 21 for Cleveland. Rookie Anthony Bennett, the first pick in last year’s draft, scored a season-high 15 and was the lone bright spot for the Cavs.