New Orleans Pelicans v Charlotte Hornets

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Friday 19 Mar 2027

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Smoothie King Center • 

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The New Orleans Pelicans are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the franchise began play in 2002 as the New Orleans Hornets and adopted the Pelicans name in 2013. The team plays its home games at the Smoothie King Center, a downtown arena that also hosts concerts and other major events. Although the Pelicans have not yet won an NBA championship, they have claimed a division title and made multiple playoff appearances, including a memorable run to the Western Conference semifinals in 2018. Notable players in franchise history include Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, David West and Zion Williamson, whose athletic play has attracted fans nationwide. Former Pelicans stars have earned major individual honors, including NBA All-Star selections, while Chris Paul was named the league’s Rookie of the Year during his New Orleans career. With a passionate local fan base and a growing basketball tradition, the New Orleans Pelicans remain an important part of the NBA landscape and a leading sports attraction in Louisiana.

The Charlotte Hornets are a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. Founded in 1988, the franchise has played under the Hornets name since its return to Charlotte in 2004, following a period as the Charlotte Bobcats. The team has won division titles and made multiple NBA playoff appearances, with its strongest postseason runs reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Hornets have not won an NBA championship, but their history includes memorable teams and standout players such as Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson, Kemba Walker and, in recent seasons, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. Home games are played at Spectrum Center, a downtown Charlotte arena that hosts NBA action and other major events. Known for their teal, purple and white colors, the Hornets represent a passionate basketball community and remain an important part of North Carolina sports. Fans following Charlotte Hornets news can track the team’s NBA schedule, player performances, standings and playoff pursuit throughout the season.