The Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Pelicans met tonight in a matchup that placed two teams at different stages of their early-season rhythm on the same stage, each looking to make a statement. For Atlanta,

Pelicans standout rookie forward Derik Queen had an impressive sequence against the Hawks with a steal and slam dunk.

Zion Williamson entered the 2025‑26 season aiming to stay healthy and maintain his role as the centerpiece of the New Orleans Pelicans’ offense. When on the floor, he has averaged 21.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, providing a physical presence in the paint and a go-to scorer for the struggling roster.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA game from November 22, 2025 on ESPN.

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their eighth straight loss on Friday against the Mavericks to fall to 2-14 for the season. In a game where they led by 15 at one point and were in control for most of it, the Pelicans fell agonizingly short.

Kristaps Porzingis anotó 29 puntos y Vit Krejci añadió 21 desde el banquillo con siete triples para que los Hawks de Atlanta doblegaran el sábado

The Atlanta Hawks (9-7) and New Orleans Pelicans (2-14) meet Saturday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

After winning five straight without Trae Young, the Atlanta Hawks have come back down to earth in their past two games. They narrowly lost to the Pistons, but i

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was given an injury status ahead of Saturday's contest vs. the Atlanta Hawks.