| Qtr | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NOP | 22 | 23 | 20 | 30 | 95 |
 CHA | 33 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 91 |
The Pelicans clinch a thrilling 95-91 victory over the Hornets! The standout play came from a key performance that pushed them over the edge. This win keeps the Pelicans in the playoff chase, while the Hornets face a tough road ahead. The Pelicans secure a dramatic 95-91 victory over the Hornets, showcasing their grit and determination. New Orleans' defense was the star of the show, forcing crucial turnovers that swung momentum their way. With standout performances across the board, the Pelicans' balanced attack proved too much for Charlotte, who now face tough challenges ahead.
The most recent baskets, with the running score beside each one. Basketball scores too often to list a game end to end, so this is the latest stretch of it rather than the whole.
Kobe Bufkin makes 9-foot pullup jump shot (Markquis Nowell assists)Score77-85Michael Ajayi makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kylan Boswell assists)Score77-88Kobe Bufkin makes running layup (Markquis Nowell assists)Score79-88Kobe Bufkin makes free throw 1 for 1Score80-88Liam McNeeley makes free throw 1 for 1Score80-89Micah Peavy makes 26-foot three point jumper (Hunter Dickinson assists)Score83-89Jaron Pierre Jr. makes free throw 1 for 2Score85-89Jalon Moore makes 1-foot running dunkScore87-89Liam McNeeley makes free throw 1 of 2Score87-90Liam McNeeley makes free throw 2 of 2Score87-91Jalon Moore makes driving layup (Hunter Dickinson assists)Score89-91Hunter Dickinson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)Score92-91Jaron Pierre Jr. makes 2-foot dunkScore94-91Jalon Moore makes free throw 1 of 2Score95-91Each side's next fixtures, with the date and who travels.
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