Pelicans vs Hornets Monday: Lineups, Injury Reports & Broadcast Info

CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans (30-41) will take on LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets (36-35) in part of the NBA Monday slate.

In the Pelicans’ previous game, they defeated the Atlanta Hawks with 117-112 being the final score. Jonas Valanciunas (26) and CJ McCollum (25) combined for 51 points.

The Hornets had a hot scoring night in their previous outing and took down the Dallas Mavericks 129-108. Luka Doncic dropped 37 points while the Hornets received 23 from Miles Bridges and 21 from PJ Washington while Terry Rozier (18), LaMelo Ball (17), Kelly Oubre Jr. (17), Montrezl Harrell (13), and Isaiah Thomas (11) all finished in double-figures, too.

The clear-cut top storyline in this game will be the point guard battle between CJ McCollum and LaMelo Ball. With Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram both sidelined for the Pelicans, McCollum will be needed to fill a very high usage role in their half-court offense.

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Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets:

How to Watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets

Date: Monday, March 21

Time: 7:00 PM ET

Location: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC

TV Channel: Bally Sports Lousiana (Pelicans) and Bally Sports Southeast (Hornets)

Injury Report for New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report: OUT: Zion Williamson (right foot fracture), Brandon Ingram (right hamstring soreness), Kira Lewis Jr. (right knee ACL/MCL sprain), Larry Nance Jr. (right knee arthroscopy)

QUESTIONABLE: Devonte’ Graham (right hip soreness)

Charlotte Hornets Injury Report: OUT: Gordon Hayward (left ankle sprain)

Projected Starting Lineups for New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets

New Orleans Pelicans Projected Starting Lineup: G CJ McCollum, G Herbert Jones, F Naji Marshall, F Jaxson Hayes, C Jonas Valanciunas

Charlotte Hornets Projected Starting Lineup: G LaMelo Ball, G Terry Rozier, F Miles Bridges, F PJ Washington, C Mason Plumlee

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