Valanciunas has big night, helps Pelicans beat Hornets


              New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez (9) defends on a shot by Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) guards Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight, left, shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forwards Naji Marshall, center, and Larry Nance Jr., right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (20) jumps over New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones, left, dives for the ball against Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green watches the team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) defends against Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, center, drives between Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington, left, and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, left, and Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington reach for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Valanciunas has big night, helps Pelicans beat Hornets