Pelicans vs. Hornets

Our projection of 97.2 possessions aligns with the Pelicans' 29th-ranked pace, which is currently stifled by the absence of primary ball-handler Dejounte Murray and a severe shooting slump from Trey Murphy III (7-of-40 from deep over four games). Furthermore, Charlotte’s defense has reached elite form during their six-game winning streak, holding opponents to a mere 106.3 points per game, suggesting the scoring ceiling is far lower than the 235.5 market total.