Charlotte Hornets @ New Orleans Pelicans: Mar 18, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, March 18, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Hornets vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

How to Watch Hornets vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, March 18, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Pelicans: Pelicans+
Arena
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Pelicans Preview

The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Pelicans rank 3rd in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Hornets vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPPelicans 3 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
124.7#3
111.0#11
Opponent points
128.0#29
41.5%#28
Field goal %
47.8%#7
29.8%#26
Three-point %
30.9%#24
87.0%#2
Free throw %
86.2%#3
47.8#7
Rebounds
45.7#12
21.5#29
Assists
24.7#22
6.8#24
Steals
11.7#3
5.3#13
Blocks
5.3#13
17.8#26
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-33.5

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Hornets vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Pelicans start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, March 18, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 3-1 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Pelicans?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Hornets vs Pelicans go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hornets vs Pelicans game?

The Hornets beat the Pelicans 102-95 on Feb 2, 2026 at home.

Where is Hornets vs Pelicans being played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Is Hornets vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets and Pelicans markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Pelicans+ for Pelicans fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.