Jose Alvarado Makes History in Pelicans vs Cavaliers

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado made franchise history tonight

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) celebrates a three point basket during the first half with New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) and his teammates on the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans were facing the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers in a game that was originally slated with a massive injury report. A report that included the likes of Zion Williamson, Jordan Hawkins, and Jose Alvarado. Fortunately for the Pelicans, all three were cleared to play before the game started.

Alvarado made his impact well known tonight by putting up 27 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals on an even more impressive 71/100/0 shooting split. This stat line put Alvarado in the record books in the Pelicans franchise history.

According to Jim Eichenhofer, a Pelicans writer and co-host of PodcastPelicans, "Alvarado became the second player in franchise history to make all of his three-point attempts in a game while taking at least 7 (Bobby Jackson was also 7 of 7 in 2008)."

Alvarado became the second player in franchise history to make all of his three-point attempts in a game while taking at least 7 (Bobby Jackson was also 7 of 7 in 2008) https://t.co/4crRXbB14Z

— Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) November 7, 2024

Alvarado is a Pelicans' fan favorite due to his constant energy and willingness to due to whatever it takes to help his team get a win. Most notably for the steals he obtains by sneaking up on unsuspecting opponents.

Jose Alvarado does this thing where he hides in the corner and then forces travels/steals/turnovers and ive seen him pull it off 3 times since Sunday alone.

Watch how far he runs in the last one. https://t.co/GCN7MSdTEA pic.twitter.com/OEplhdIkO3

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) March 25, 2022

Alvarado is solidifying his place not only on his team but in the league, and if he continues to play at this level the Pelicans will have a tough choice to make once he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2027.

Unfortunately for Alvarado and the Pelicans, they weren't able to overcome the streaking Cavaliers and hand them their first loss of the season. The Pelicans will take on the Orlando Magic on November 8.

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