Hawks vs Pelicans
Wed, Jan 7
Final
Hawks
Hawks
(17 - 21)
117
-
100
Pelicans
Pelicans
(8 - 30)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 37 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 117 |
| Pelicans | 26 | 27 | 13 | 34 | 100 |
Venue: State Farm Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Zaccharie Risacher
ATL | #10 | F
25
8
0
Zion Williamson
NOP | #1 | F
22
8
6
Smart Game Analysis
Atlanta Hawks has a 82% chance of winning the game
The Hawks are poised to dominate a fatigued and depleted Pelicans team that is playing on the second night of a back-to-back without Zion Williamson.
Key Analysis
- • Zion Williamson is ruled out due to the team's strict no back-to-back policy, removing New Orleans' primary offensive engine.
- • The Pelicans are playing their second game in 24 hours after a loss to the Lakers, creating a significant rest disadvantage against the fresh Hawks.
- • Atlanta's Jalen Johnson (23.7 PPG) presents a mismatch for a Pelicans defense that ranks 28th in the league and is missing elite defender Herb Jones.
- • New Orleans has lost eight consecutive games and holds a dismal 2-13 record on the road this season.
- • The Hawks rank 3rd in the NBA in fast break points (17.6), which exploits the transition defense of a tired team.
- • To remain competitive, the Pelicans would need another career-high scoring explosion from Trey Murphy III to offset their lack of depth.
