The Charlotte Hornets had won six straight games for the first time in a decade. They wouldn't let a blizzard, a 22-point deficit or their star's bleeding face keep them from running their streak to seven.

Zion Williamson overpowers center Moussa Diabate in the fourth quarter, but the Pelicans still fall to the Hornets

CHARLOTTE (AP) - LaMelo Ball overcame an early head-to-head collision with coach Charles Lee to score 24 points, and the surging Charlotte Hornets fought back from a 22-point deficit to beat the Pelicans, 102-95, on Monday afternoon (Feb. 2).

Picking tonight's game between the Hornets and Pelicans.

Get set for what should be a terrific night of NBA action when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Charlotte Hornets. With both teams surprisingly efficient on defense recently, my Pelicans vs. Hornets predictions expect a low-scoring night. Read on for my NBA picks for Monday, February 1.

SportsLine's model reveals its New Orleans Pelicans vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA picks for Monday afternoon

The Pelicans collapsed in the second half of a 102-95 loss to the surging Charlotte Hornets. The Pelicans led 64-49 at halftime, then scored just 31 points the rest of the way. They scored just 13 points in the fourth quarter.

Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee jokingly called himself a "stupid coach" after accidentally colliding with LaMelo Ball during a game.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.

Preview the Charlotte Hornets' NBA matchup with New Orleans, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The New Orleans Pelicans are taking on the red-hot Charlotte Hornets on Monday afternoon.