{"id":39925,"date":"2026-02-02T15:28:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/pelicans-face-hornets-tonight-in-crucial-playoff-positioning-battle\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:28:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:28:50","slug":"18527-pelicans-face-hornets-tonight-in-crucial-playoff-positioning-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/18527-pelicans-face-hornets-tonight-in-crucial-playoff-positioning-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelicans face Hornets tonight in crucial playoff positioning battle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Charlotte is on fire<\/b> with a six-game winning streak<\/b>, but the Pelicans vs Hornets<\/b> clash tonight will determine crucial playoff positioning. Game time has been moved to 2 p.m. ET<\/b> due to winter weather concerns. New Orleans arrives at Spectrum Center<\/b> needing to snap their inconsistent form and capitalize on three homegrown Pelicans stars returning to the Carolinas.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Charlotte Record<\/b>: 22-28<\/b>, within 1.5 games<\/b> of No. 10 Atlanta for play-in spot<\/li>\n
  • New Orleans Record<\/b>: 13-38<\/b>, 14th in West, focused on building for future<\/li>\n
  • Recent Form<\/b>: Hornets 6-0<\/b> win streak vs. Pelicans 3-2<\/b> in last five games<\/li>\n
  • Tipoff<\/b>: 2 p.m. CT<\/b> (moved 4 hours earlier<\/b>) due to inclement weather forecast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Charlotte Hornets Aim to Stay Hot in Critical Conference Battle<\/h2>\n

    The Hornets have transformed<\/b> their season over the past 11 days<\/b>, posting the NBA’s most dominant stretch with six consecutive victories<\/b>. Brandon Miller<\/b> leads the offensive charge, averaging 20.8 points per game<\/b> on 43.5%<\/b> shooting. LaMelo Ball<\/b> controls the offense with crisp playmaking, while Miles Bridges<\/b> provides defensive intensity and scoring depth off the bench.<\/p>\n

    Charlotte’s offensive efficiency<\/b> ranks first in the league<\/b> at 123.1 points per 100 possessions<\/b> over recent games. The Hornets’ net rating<\/b> of +15.6<\/b> shows they’re also playing elite defense. This is crucial positioning as Charlotte sits just 1.5 games from the final play-in tournament spot<\/b>, with Atlanta looming at 24-27<\/b> and Chicago at 24-26<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    New Orleans Responds to Challenge with Homegrown Heroes<\/h2>\n

    Interim head coach James Borrego<\/b> faces his former team, having coached Charlotte for four seasons from 2018-2022<\/b>, compiling a 43-39<\/b> record in his final campaign. Saddiq Bey<\/b>, born in Charlotte, exploded Saturday with 34 points<\/b> on 12-19 shooting<\/b> against Philadelphia. Trey Murphy III<\/b>, from Durham, NC, is fighting through a shooting slump but leads the team with 21.5 points per game<\/b>. Zion Williamson<\/b>, a Salisbury, NC native and Duke alum, has surged with 20.2 points on 58%<\/b> shooting recently, adding 8.8 rebounds per game<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    The Pelicans rank 14th in offense<\/b> and 16th in defense<\/b> over their recent stretch since Herb Jones<\/b> returned from ankle injury. This 3-2 record in their last five games<\/b> shows improvement, yet losses to Oklahoma City<\/b> and Philadelphia<\/b> highlight inconsistency against elite competition. New Orleans leads the all-time series 29-13<\/b>, the most dominant matchup for any Pelican opponent.<\/p>\n

    Matchup Preview: Records, Star Power, and Recent Momentum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Factor<\/td>\nCharlotte Hornets<\/td>\nNew Orleans Pelicans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Record<\/td>\n22-28<\/b> (11th East)<\/td>\n13-38<\/b> (14th West)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Key Scorer<\/td>\nBrandon Miller<\/b> 20.8 PPG<\/td>\nTrey Murphy III<\/b> 21.5 PPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Recent Streak<\/td>\n6 wins<\/b> (tied NBA best)<\/td>\n3 wins<\/b> in last 5 games<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Playoff Status<\/td>\nPlaying for play-in spot<\/td>\nBuilding for future<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    \n“The red-hot Hornets are tied with New York in holding the NBA’s longest active winning streak at six games, beating Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, Memphis, Dallas and San Antonio during that span.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 NBA.com<\/b>, Behind the Numbers<\/p>\n

    James Borrego Returns to Charlotte with Playoff Stakes<\/h2>\n

    Borrego coached exactly 301 regular season games<\/b> in Charlotte during his four-year tenure, taking the Hornets to the play-in tournament in 2021 and 2022<\/b>. LaMelo Ball<\/b>, winner of Rookie of the Year<\/b> in 2020-21<\/b> under Borrego, and Miles Bridges<\/b> remain from that era. Charlotte has faced the NBA’s longest playoff drought since 2016<\/b>, making tonight’s push toward the play-in critically important. Borrego’s interim crew<\/b> must execute against a Pelicans team that owns a 29-13 all-time advantage<\/b> in the series.<\/p>\n

    Injury updates<\/b> favor New Orleans slightly, as Josh Green’s right thumb sprain<\/b> is only probable for Charlotte, while the Hornets lose Mason Plumlee to a groin injury<\/b>. The Pelicans enter healthy<\/b> with Dejounte Murray sidelined<\/b> long-term by a right Achilles rupture<\/b>. Herb Jones’ ankle stability<\/b> remains key after his recent return sparked improved production.<\/p>\n

    Can New Orleans Exploit Charlotte’s First Real Test Since the Winning Streak Began<\/h2>\n

    Tonight marks a measurement moment<\/b> for both squads as playoff implications<\/b> collide with season trajectory<\/b>. Charlotte needs every win<\/b> in their condensed schedule leading to All-Star break, with only Thursday’s Houston matchup<\/b> scheduled after today. New Orleans has five games before the break<\/b>, including stops at Milwaukee Wednesday<\/b> and Minnesota Friday<\/b>. The Pelicans’ recent improvement<\/b> under Borrego suggests momentum building<\/b>, but Charlotte’s historic offensive output<\/b> presents formidable resistance. Will Saddiq Bey’s hot hand<\/b>, Zion’s mid-range precision<\/b>, and Trey Murphy’s playmaking<\/b> prove enough to derail Charlotte’s dream season revival<\/b>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":39924,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Charlotte\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"New Orleans\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Durham\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Salisbury\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Atlanta\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Chicago\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Oklahoma 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