Charlotte's season-high 36 points in the first quarter was made moot when New Orleans put up 43 points in the opening period.
NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 28 points in a triple-double performance as the New Orleans Pelicans cruised past the Charlotte Hornets despite a reasonably decent game from the latter team.
New Orleans won 132-112 thanks to efficient scoring, especially from the 3-point line. The Pelicans sank 25 3-pointers compared to 19 for the Hornets.