The New Orleans Pelicans play host to the Charlotte Hornets at Smoothie King Center on Thursday evening.

The Pelicans (35-37) have won two in a row and will look to keep it rolling on the second and final game of a home stand with a chance to improve on their, 23-13, home record. Brandon Ingram continues to impress, with 32 points in the last game and an average of 23.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. CJ McCollum averages 21.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, while Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. The Pelicans average 114.0 points per game, but they give up an average of 113.0 points. Jose Alvarado (leg) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) remain sidelined.

Meanwhile, the Hornets (23-50) halted their losing streak at four games with a win in their last outing. They hope to stay on the right track as they kick off a two-game road trip with the opportunity to improve on their, 11-26, road record. Terry Rozier leads the team, averaging 21.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Kelly Oubre averages 20.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals, while Gordon Hayward is averaging 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. The Hornets average 111.3 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league, and they give up an average of 117.4 points against.