The Hornets picked up another important home victory on Friday night by riding a season-high 68 points in the paint to a 122-112 victory over Orlando. Terry Rozier (28), LaMelo Ball (27) and PJ Washington (23) all cracked the 20-point barrier for the victors, who at time, saw their magic number for the play-in tournament decrease to one. Charlotte’s ability to get points around the basket and at the free-throw line (25-of-33 against the Magic) will be critical against a Pelicans squad desperate for a win of its own, particularly if the hosts struggle again from three-point range (9-of-33 on Friday; 27%).
Hornets Crossing Midway Point of Homestand Against Pelicans
