LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets (32-35) will take on Jonas Valanciunas and the New Orleans Pelicans (27-39) in part of the Friday NBA slate.
After experiencing some success with Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum leading the show after the NBA trade deadline as Zion Williamson remains sidelined, they are now all three sidelined.
The Pelicans still are seeking to avoid falling out of favor with the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. The Portland Trail Blazers, despite all of their injury concerns and trade activity, find themselves 1.5 games back.
The Hornets face the threat of being passed up by the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference standings if they were to lose. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games, which is tied for the worst record in the conference during that stretch of play.
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Both the Hornets and Pelicans could use a win to help solidify their current positioning. Both teams have struggled as of late, but only one team can come out on top.
How to Watch Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans:
Date: Friday, March 11
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Smoothie Kings Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana
TV Channel: Bally Sports New Orleans (Pelicans) and Bally Sports Southeast (Hornets)
Injury Report for Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report: Jalen McDaniels – probable (ankle soreness) James Bouknight – out (neck), Gordon Hayward – out (ankle), Kai Jones – out (G League assignment)
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report: CJ McCollum – out (health & safety protocol), Brandon Ingram – out (right hamstring soreness), Kira Lewis Jr. – out (right ACL/MCL sprain), Larry Nance Jr. – out (right knee arthroscopy), Zion Williamson – out (right foot fracture)
Projected Starting Lineups for Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Charlotte Hornets Projected Starting Lineup: G LaMelo Ball, G Terry Rozier, F Kelly Oubre Jr., F Miles Bridges, C Mason Plumlee
New Orleans Pelicans Projected Starting Lineup: G Devonte’ Graham, G Herbert Jones, F Naji Marshall, F Jaxson Hayes, C Jonas Valanciunas
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