Hornets Dominate Pelicans with Ball and Bridges Back in Action

Charlotte secures a commanding 123-92 victory as LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges lead the charge following their return from injuries.

LaMelo Ball scored 25 points and Miles Bridges added 22 in their return from injuries, helping the Charlotte Hornets defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92.
Charlotte excelled from beyond the arc, outscoring New Orleans 63-24 on three-pointers, with Ball and Seth Curry each making four triples.
Zion Williamson, returning for the Pelicans after missing games due to illness, led his team with 28 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Charlotte's dominance.
The Hornets led by as many as 33 points, marking their largest advantage of the season, and shot 50% from the field as a team.
Both teams were playing the second leg of back-to-back games, with the Hornets bouncing back from a loss to Portland and the Pelicans dropping their second consecutive game.