Hornets Look To Build Momentum At Home
The Charlotte Hornets play host to the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center on Sunday evening.

The Hornets (33-34) are coming off a win in their most recent contest, but they are, 5-5, in their last 10 games. They will look to build some momentum and add to their, 18-15, home record, as they face the third game of a five-game home stand. Terry Rozier leads the team, averaging 20.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals, in 34 minutes per game. LaMelo Ball is averaging 15.9 points, 6.2 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game, while Miles Bridges is averaging 12.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Devonte Graham (knee) is listed as questionable for action. The Hornets average 109.7 points per game, which is ninth fewest in the league and they are shooting an average of 45.8 percent from the field, which is 10th lowest in the league. On the other end, they are giving up an average of 111.5 points per game, and they are allowing opponents to shoot an average of 46.6 percent from the field. Gordon Hayward (foot) remains out.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans (30-37) are coming off a loss in their most recent outing, but they are, 5-5, in their last 10 games. They will look to get back on track and add to their, 12-20, road record, as they face the second game of a five-game road trip. Zion Williamson (thumb) will remain sidelined, while Brandon Ingram (ankle) is listed as questionable for action. Lonzo Ball is averaging 14.7 points, 5.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, while Eric Bledsoe is averaging 12.0 points, 3.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. The Pelicans are averaging 115.0 points per game, which is seventh most in the league, and they are shooting an average of 47.9 percent from the field, which is also seventh best in the league. However, they are giving up an average of 114.7 points per game, which is seventh most in the league.
Posted on: 5/8/2021 11:48 PM
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