New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) is defended by Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and guard Josh Green (10) high-five during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Charlotte 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. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)