Without LaMelo Ball available, the Hornets couldn’t fully hang with the LA Clippers in crunch time of a 112-105 loss Friday night.

They entered the game against Charlotte with a 25-18 record, ranked as the No. 5 team in the Western Conference standings. During the game, Hornets star LaMelo Ball suffered an injury that led ...

New Orleans Pelicans (12-33, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-30, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE ...

Charlotte and Los Angeles face off in non-conference action. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

BOTTOM LINE: The Charlotte Hornets host the New Orleans Pelicans in non-conference action. The Hornets are 7-14 on their home court. Charlotte is 4-5 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Cancel any time. New Orleans Pelicans (12-33, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-30, 14th in the Eastern Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pelicans -3.5; over/under is 228 ...