BREAKING: Zion Williamson, LeMelo Ball Injury Status For The Hornets-Pelicans Game, 1/17
Charlotte Hornets (8-29, 13th in the Eastern Conference) hope to end a three-game skid against the New Orleans Pelicans (24-17, seventh in the Western Conference) at 7 PM CT in the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans's Big-3 - Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum - should be healthy and ready to take on a wounded Charlotte Hornets.
Terry Rozier is one of the Hornets' scoring leaders, averaging 24.0 points, 6.8 assists, and burying 87.5% from the free-throw line. LeMelo Ball has fully controlled the swarm with 24.6 PPG, 7.8 APG, 5.6 RPG, and 1.7 SPG. Big man Nick Richards is rebounding at a clip of 7.5 per contest.
New Orleans suffered a painful loss in Dallas. Williamson has taken over as the Pelicans' leading scorer, averaging 22.2 points, 4.8 assists, and 5.8 rebounds. Ingram is in a minor shooting slump, dropping to 21.4 points per contest.
Coach Willie Green will have his full arsenal of weapons and should give the home crowd in New Orleans plenty to cheer for to begin their four-game home stand.
According to the SI Sportsbook, the Pelicans have an 83.8% chance of winning.
Mar 21, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) dribbles the ball while defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS
GAME INFO
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets (8-29) at New Orleans Pelicans (23-16)
- Game: Regular Season Game #42 • Home Game #21
- Venue: Smoothie King Center • New Orleans, LA
- Date/Time: January 17, 2024 • 7:00 PM (CT)
- TV: Bally Sports • Radio: WRNO 99.5 FM
- Streaming: Live Streaming for a free trial on FuboTV
- Officials: Brian Forte (#45), Marat Kogut (#32), Evan Scott (#78)
- Uniforms: Hornets - Association Edition (White) vs. Pelicans - Icon Edition (Blue)
PELICANS INJURY REPORT - 1/17/2024
OUT
- E.J. Liddell (G League, On Assignment)
- Matt Ryan (Right Elbow, Surgery)
- Kira Lewis Jr. (G League, On Assignment)
- Dereon Seabron (G League, Two-Way)
HORNETS INJURY REPORT - 1/17/2024
QUESTIONABLE
- McGowens, Bryce (Injury/Illness-Left HipFlexor; Strain)
- Miller, Brandon (Injury/Illness-Low Back; Contusion)
- Ntilikina, Frank (Injury/Illness-Left Tibia; Non-displaced fracture)
OUT
- Bailey, Amari (G League-Two-Way)
- Hayward, Gordon (Injury/Illness-Left Calf; Strain)
- Williams, Mark Out (Injury/Illness-LowBack; Injury Recovery_
Last Game Starters
New Orleans Pelicans
- CJ McCollum
- Herb Jones
- Brandon Ingram
- Zion Williamson
- Jonas Valanciunas
Charlotte Hornets
- Cody Martin
- Miles Bridges
- Nick Richards
- Terry Rozier
- Lamelo Ball
