SportsLaMelo Ball Scores 25 Points to Help the Hornets Beat the Pelicans, 123–92SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintCharlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Matt Kelley/AP PhotoThe Associated Press1/25/2025|Updated: 1/25/20250:00X 1CHARLOTTE, N.C.—LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 22 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123–92 on Saturday night.Seth Curry had 16 points on 4-of-6 3-point shooting. The Hornets had a 27–8 first-half run and led 63–45 at the break.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.