New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets (11-04-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA league is set to witness yet another thrilling matchup. This time, the Western Conference’s one of the finest teams, that is, the New Orleans Pelicans , is going to clash with the Eastern Conference’s Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The Pelicans have had a rough time this season, as they could not secure a name on the victory wall and lost all six matches. However, the Charlotte Hornets, who were also the champions of the 2k25 Summer League, have won three matches out of the seven played this season.

As the fans have geared themselves up for the upcoming exciting and suspenseful matchup, the players have real pressure on them to fulfill hundreds of expectations, all at once. From the expected lineup to the injury report, here is everything you need to know about Tuesday’s clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Charlotte Hornets.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets - When and where to watch the game?The Charlotte Hornets will face the New Orleans Pelicans in an exciting NBA game, starting at 7:00 pm ET. The Pelicans will host the Hornets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The game will be streamed live on NBC and Peacock.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets - Expected starting lineups New Orleans Pelicans

• Jeremiah Fears (PG)
• Trey Murphy III (SG)
• Herbert Jones (SF)
• Jordan Poole (SG)
• Kevon Looney (C)

Charlotte Hornets

• Colin Sexton (SG)
• Myles Bridges (PF)
• Ryan Kalkbrenner (C)
• Kon Knueppel (SG/SF)
• Sion James (SG)

New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets - Injury Report New Orleans Pelicans

• Dejounte Murray: Out (Achilles)
• Yves Missi: Questionable (Illness)
• Zion Williamson: Questionable (Hamstring)

Charlotte Hornets

• LaMelo Ball: Questionable (Ankle)
• Brandon Miller: Out (Shoulder)
• Grant Williams: Out (Knee)
• Josh Green: Out (Shoulder)

New Orleans Pelicans vs Charlotte Hornets - Game PredictionThe New Orleans Pelicans will have to reformulate all their strategies so that they can win Tuesday’s match against the Charlotte Hornets and secure their names on the walls of victory. Pressure is real on players like Jordan Poole, Trey Murphy III, and Kevon Looney, who will have to fill the void of their injured teammates, such as Dejounte Murray and Zion Williamson.

However, the Charlotte Hornets, who might have a slightly higher chance of winning in the forthcoming matchup, will also have to understand the weakness of their opponent and act accordingly. This is because they have already won 3 matches earlier and are quite ahead of the Pelicans.

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