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Charlotte Hornets 94, New Orleans Pelicans 98: final score and stats

New Orleans Pelicans beat Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Hornets 94 to New Orleans Pelicans 98, on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets.

NBASunday, March 30, 2025
DateMar 30, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, FanDuel SN SE, NBA League Pass
Attendance17,490

Line score

Team1234T
Charlotte Hornets2527212194
New Orleans Pelicans2122312498

Top performers

Charlotte Hornets
PointsMiles Bridges · 20
ReboundsJusuf Nurkic · 12
AssistsJusuf Nurkic · 5
RatingJusuf Nurkic · 13 PTS, 12 REB, 3 BLK
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsKeion Brooks Jr. · 17
ReboundsBruce Brown · 12
AssistsElfrid Payton · 6
RatingKeion Brooks Jr. · 17 PTS, 8 REB, 3 BLK

Team comparison

Charlotte HornetsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
98.6
116.5
Points allowed per game
109.6
125.6
18-56Record21-54
4th in Southeast DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
1-4Road record / home record3-5
LWLLLLast 5LLLLL
L1StreakL5

Team stats

Charlotte HornetsNew Orleans Pelicans
32-91FG38-92
Field Goal %
35
41
8-333PT9-31
Three Point %
24
29
22-25FT13-17
Free Throw %
88
76
Rebounds
50
57
Offensive Rebounds
12
14
Defensive Rebounds
38
43
Assists
20
24
Steals
15
9
Blocks
6
8
Turnovers
14
17
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
15
17
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Charlotte Hornets
Kon Knueppel G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Dennis Schroder G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Brandon Miller F · Groin - Soreness
Day-To-Day
New Orleans Pelicans
Dejounte Murray G · Ankle
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out

Box score

Charlotte Hornets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Miles Bridges22207-161-65-662110151+4
Jusuf Nurkic22134-102-43-4125213482+11
DaQuan Jeffries3052-91-40-032230121-5
Josh Okogie1161-40-24-421120021+8
KJ Simpson3593-121-52-234120212-6
Taj Gibson1542-40-00-010113011-4
Moussa Diabate1761-50-04-570100162-3
Wendell Moore Jr.2484-80-10-050230231-1
Tidjane Salaun2941-70-62-274220075-12
Nick Smith Jr.35197-163-52-242100131-12
Team9432-918-3322-25502014156123817

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kelly Olynyk20135-90-03-462320332-4
Yves Missi2483-60-02-4112100382-9
Bruce Brown3131-80-21-21221132100+7
Jose Alvarado30124-161-73-354520231+1
Antonio Reeves28166-104-50-032200035-2
Jamal Cain200-20-20-000100000-3
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl24125-102-50-030000031+6
Karlo Matkovic23104-90-42-253001142+11
Keion Brooks Jr.26177-121-42-282123353+8
Elfrid Payton1921-70-00-036321030+3
Lester Quinones1252-31-20-011000011+2
Team9838-929-3113-1757241798144317

Recent form

Nov 12, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 96-101
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersW 124-112
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsL 80-119
Nov 4, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsL 104-114
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit PistonsL 91-124
Nov 13, 2026 · vs Memphis GrizzliesL 111-142
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsL 111-145
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115

Season series

Series tied 1-1
Mar 30, 2025CHA 94, NO 98
Jan 25, 2025NO 92, CHA 123

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

New Orleans Pelicans won, 98-94, on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

What was the final score of Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Charlotte Hornets 94, New Orleans Pelicans 98.

Who were the top performers?

Charlotte Hornets: Miles Bridges (20 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Keion Brooks Jr. (17 points).

Where is Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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