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Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Charlotte Hornets (4-7) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN CHA. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets.

NBAThursday, March 18, 2027

Charlotte Hornets4-7

8:00 PM ETMar 18, 2027

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateMar 18, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN CHA

Team comparison

Charlotte HornetsNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

98.8

117.5

Points allowed per game

110.4

122.4

4-7Record4-7

3rd in Southeast DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

1-3Road record / home record3-3

WLLLLLast 5LLLWW

W1StreakL3

Team stats

Charlotte HornetsNew Orleans Pelicans

W1StreakL3

Points Against

110.4

122.4

3-7Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

98.8

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

46.1

42.4

Assists Per Game

21.5

24.7

Blocks Per Game

4.6

4.7

Steals Per Game

7.2

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

1.3

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

19.0

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Charlotte Hornets

Grant Williams F · Hamstring

Out

Kon Knueppel G · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Dennis Schroder G · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Brandon Miller F · Groin - Soreness

Day-To-Day

Moussa Diabate F · Quadriceps

Day-To-Day

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Charlotte HornetsWLLLL

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

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 104-109

New Orleans PelicansLLLWW

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

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134

Season series

Series starts 3/10

Mar 18, 2027CHA 0, NO 0

Mar 10, 2027NO 0, CHA 0

Team pages

Charlotte Hornets
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN CHA.

What are the records of the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans?

Charlotte Hornets: 4-7. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: Charlotte Hornets: Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel, Dennis Schroder. New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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