Hornets defeat Pelicans 106-103 for 5th straight victory


              New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) attempts to block the shot of Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez (9) moves to the lane past Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) defends against Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts after a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, left, moves for the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) reaches in against New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) attempts to shoot as Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin, top, closes in during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas, right, looks to pass around Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Hornets defeat Pelicans 106-103 for 5th straight victory