Smoothie King Center Set to Host New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets Clash

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets at the Smoothie King Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Pelicans have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement in their past games, which could play a significant role in the upcoming matchup.

In their last game against the Houston Rockets, despite a narrow loss with a score of 104-106, the Pelicans demonstrated strong offensive capabilities. They outperformed the Rockets in points in paint (58 to 46) and had higher two-point shooting accuracy (59 percent). However, turnovers were an issue as they recorded 16 compared to Houston's 12.

The previous away game saw an impressive victory over Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 123-104. The Pelicans showcased exceptional efficiency with an offensive rating of approximately 129 and defensive rating around 108. Their fast-break performance was notable with a high conversion rate leading to 24 fast-break points.

Against Memphis Grizzlies at home, it was another close contest where they fell just short by two points (113-115). Once again, turnovers played a part as they tallied up to eleven. However, their three-point shooting was commendable at 44 percent.

Looking ahead to facing off against Charlotte Hornets on January 18th at Smoothie King Center, maintaining strong offensive execution while tightening up ball security will be crucial for New Orleans. Fans can expect an energetic battle as both teams vie for dominance on court.

The game is scheduled for January 18th at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and will be broadcasted on BSNO network channel number 676-4 for local fans wanting to catch all the action live.