NBA · Final

Pelicans Edge Hornets in Close Contest

Charlotte Hornets3-5

112

New Orleans Pelicans1-6

116

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Smoothie King Center

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Who won Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

New Orleans Pelicans beat Charlotte Hornets 116-112 at Smoothie King Center on November 4, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the New Orleans Pelicans secured a narrow victory over the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 116-112. This win marks the Pelicans' first victory of the season, improving their record to 1-6, while the Hornets fall to 3-5. The game took place at the Smoothie King Center, where the Pelicans have struggled recently, having lost their last ten games overall.

The Pelicans entered the game on a ten-game losing streak, averaging 107.5 points scored and allowing 127.8 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games saw them averaging just 104.8 points while conceding 125.4 points. In contrast, the Hornets had won their previous game against the Utah Jazz, ending a streak of three losses, and averaged 112.7 points scored and 119.6 points allowed over their last ten games.

Historically, the Pelicans lead the season series against the Hornets 1-0, having won their previous encounter on March 30, 2025, by a score of 98-94. However, the Hornets had previously defeated the Pelicans 123-92 earlier in the same season on January 26, 2025.

In terms of injuries, both teams had key players listed as day-to-day. For the Pelicans, Micah Peavy was resting, and Bryce McGowens was dealing with a toe issue. The Hornets had Brandon Miller with a shoulder problem and PJ Hall struggling with an ankle injury.

As for the betting market, the Pelicans were favored to win, with odds provided by an unnamed source indicating a strong home win probability of 1.0. The conditions for the game were typical for a November evening in New Orleans, with fans eager to see if the Pelicans could finally break their losing streak.

The game featured several pivotal scoring plays in the fourth quarter. Tre Mann made critical shots for the Hornets, including a 9-foot jumper that put them ahead 110-105. However, the Pelicans responded with a three-point shot from Jose Alvarado, narrowing the gap to 112-108. Alvarado continued to shine, hitting another three-pointer that gave the Pelicans a 113-112 lead.

Trey Murphy III contributed to the Pelicans' scoring by making two free throws, extending their lead to 115-112. Saddiq Bey then sealed the game with another free throw, bringing the final score to 116-112. The Pelicans' ability to execute in crunch time was the difference in a game that showcased the resilience of both teams.

Injury report

Micah PeavyDay-To-DayRestNew Orleans Pelicans
Bryce McGowensDay-To-DayToeNew Orleans Pelicans
Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets

Leaders

PointsTrey Murphy III21New Orleans Pelicans
AssistsDerik Queen7New Orleans Pelicans
ReboundsDerik Queen8New Orleans Pelicans
PointsMiles Bridges22Charlotte Hornets
AssistsCollin Sexton5Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsKon Knueppel12Charlotte Hornets

Recent form

New Orleans Pelicans

Last 10: 0-10Streak L10107.5 scored · 127.8 allowed per game0-4 at home

L106-137at Oklahoma City ThunderNov 2
L124-126at LA ClippersNov 1
L88-122at Denver NuggetsOct 30
L90-122vs Boston CelticsOct 28
L116-120vs San Antonio SpursOct 25
L122-128at Memphis GrizzliesOct 23
L100-115vs Oklahoma City ThunderApr 13
L104-153vs Miami HeatApr 12
L111-136at Milwaukee BucksApr 11
L114-119at Brooklyn NetsApr 8

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 3-7Streak W1112.7 scored · 119.6 allowed per game1-5 away

W126-103vs Utah JazzNov 2
L105-122vs Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 1
L107-123vs Orlando MagicOct 30
L117-144at Miami HeatOct 28
W139-113at Washington WizardsOct 26
L121-125at Philadelphia 76ersOct 25
W136-117vs Brooklyn NetsOct 22
L86-93at Boston CelticsApr 13
L94-130at Boston CelticsApr 11
L96-126at Toronto RaptorsApr 9

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Charlotte Hornets	New Orleans Pelicans
Field goals	39-82	43-90
Field goal %	48	48
Three-pointers	13-38	17-38
Three-point %	34	45
Free throws	21-28	13-19
Free throw %	75	68
Rebounds	49	39
Offensive rebounds	15	13
Defensive rebounds	34	26
Assists	20	27
Steals	8	9
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	19	12
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	22	11
Fast-break points	11	25
Points in the paint	48	46
Fouls	23	20
Largest lead	9	12

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter78-74KJ Simpson makes driving layup
3rd Quarter78-76Karlo Matkovic makes dunk
3rd Quarter79-76Sion James makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter80-76Sion James makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter82-76Tre Mann makes dunk
3rd Quarter84-76Tre Mann makes 1-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter84-79Saddiq Bey makes 25-foot three pointer (Karlo Matkovic assists)
3rd Quarter84-82Saddiq Bey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jose Alvarado assists)
3rd Quarter86-82KJ Simpson makes two point shot
3rd Quarter86-84Jose Alvarado makes two point shot
3rd Quarter89-84KJ Simpson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tre Mann assists)
3rd Quarter89-86Karlo Matkovic makes dunk
3rd Quarter91-86Miles Bridges makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Liam McNeeley assists)
3rd Quarter91-87Saddiq Bey makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter93-87Tre Mann makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter96-87Kon Knueppel makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sion James assists)
4th Quarter96-89Derik Queen makes 7-foot two point shot
4th Quarter96-91Derik Queen makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter98-91Ryan Kalkbrenner makes alley oop dunk shot (Tre Mann assists)
4th Quarter98-93Jose Alvarado makes 1-foot layup (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter100-93Tre Mann makes driving layup (Kon Knueppel assists)
4th Quarter100-95Jordan Hawkins makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter103-95Pat Connaughton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ryan Kalkbrenner assists)
4th Quarter103-97Saddiq Bey makes two point shot (Herbert Jones assists)
4th Quarter103-99Derik Queen makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter104-99Collin Sexton makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-101Derik Queen makes dunk (Trey Murphy III assists)
4th Quarter106-101Miles Bridges makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter106-102Derik Queen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter106-103Derik Queen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter108-103Kon Knueppel makes driving layup (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter108-105Jordan Poole makes two point shot (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter110-105Tre Mann makes 9-foot jumper
4th Quarter112-105Tre Mann makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter112-108Jose Alvarado makes 26-foot three point shot (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter112-110Derik Queen makes 2-foot layup (Jose Alvarado assists)
4th Quarter112-113Jose Alvarado makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter112-114Trey Murphy III makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter112-115Trey Murphy III makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter112-116Saddiq Bey makes free throw 1 of 2