Saturday's matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets is the first this season. New Orleans has won four straight games in this series but just had their longest win streak of the season snapped on Friday night. The Hornets also played Friday night, losing the Portland Trail Blazers at home.
Charlotte played without a few key players Friday, including star guard Lamelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller. Ball was sidelined with a wrist injury and has already played more games this season than his injury-plagued 2023 season. Charlotte released their injury report for Saturday's game against New Orleans, and Ball is probable to play.