Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 4, 2025

A first-half shooting spree decided this matchup before halftime. Charlotte and New Orleans combined for 120 points through two quarters, with an explosive first quarter yielding 63 combined points. That pace couldn't sustain: the second half saw a sharp deceleration, the teams combining for just 108 points across the final two frames. New Orleans held on by four, 116–112, finishing with a 228 combined total that fell short of expectations for a matchup between Charlotte's recent offensive prowess (121.6 per game over its last seven) and New Orleans' permissive defense (125.8 allowed per game in its last six).

The third quarter provided the pivotal stretch. Charlotte outscored New Orleans 34–26 to seize control, but the Pelicans' fourth-quarter discipline—holding the Hornets to just 19 points—proved decisive. Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Kon Knueppel added 20 points and 12 rebounds off the bench. Tre Mann chipped in 18 points as the Hornets pressed without finding the final push. For New Orleans, Trey Murphy III's 21 points and Jose Alvarado's 18 points and 6 assists kept the Pelicans afloat; Saddiq Bey contributed 17 points.