The New Orleans​ Pelicans defeated the⁢ Charlotte ​Hornets 144-122 on November 4, 2025, in a high-scoring affair. ​The game,played at the Smoothie ‍King​ Center in ⁤New Orleans,saw a⁣ dominant performance from ⁣the Pelicans,fueled by ​exceptional shooting and a strong offensive showing.

Pelicans’ ​offense ‌Shines

new Orleans showcased a potent attack, shooting⁢ 56.8% from the field ⁢and an impressive 45.8% from​ beyond ‌the arc. Zion Williamson led the⁣ Pelicans with a game-high⁣ 33 points, ‌demonstrating his continued dominance as a key player for the ‌team. ‍CJ McCollum ​added 28 points,further solidifying ‍new Orleans’‌ offensive firepower.

Hornets Struggle to Contain Pelicans

The ⁢Charlotte Hornets, despite a⁤ valiant ‌effort, struggled to ‌contain the Pelicans’⁢ relentless offense. LaMelo Ball led the​ Hornets with 26 points, ​but it wasn’t enough to overcome New Orleans’ scoring output. Miles Bridges⁤ contributed ⁢22 points, ⁢and Brandon Miller added 18, but ‍the Hornets’ overall ​shooting percentage⁢ of 44.8% wasn’t sufficient to keep pace.

Key Stats and Game flow

the Pelicans outscored the Hornets 68-54 in the first ‌half, establishing a significant lead that they maintained throughout the ‌second half.New Orleans​ continued ⁣to ⁣build on thier advantage, ultimately securing a decisive ⁣22-point‌ victory.The⁣ Pelicans also dominated ⁤the boards, securing 48 rebounds compared to the Hornets’ 38. Assists were fairly ⁣even, ⁤with⁤ the ⁤Pelicans recording 32⁢ and the hornets 29.

Looking Ahead

This ⁣game highlights the Pelicans’ ‍potential⁤ as a strong ⁤contender in the​ Western‍ Conference. For the Hornets,‌ it⁤ underscores areas for improvement, ⁤especially in defensive consistency ⁤and rebounding. Both teams will‌ continue their seasons,seeking⁤ to build momentum and improve their standings as the 2025-2026 NBA season progresses.