- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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The New Orleans Pelicans (1-4) are set to face the Atlanta Hawks (3-3) at the Smoothie King Center this Saturday.
In their latest game, the Hawks triumphed over the Cavaliers with a narrow victory of 114-111. Atlanta achieved a field goal percentage of 44.2% (42 out of 95) and successfully made 17 of 43 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Hawks converted 13 of 18 shots for a percentage of 72.2%. They secured a total of 53 rebounds, with 15 being offensive. The team also recorded 34 assists and forced the Cavaliers into 9 turnovers while making 4 steals. Defensively, Atlanta permitted 43.7% shooting from Cleveland, who recorded 38 out of 87 attempts. Cleveland managed 26 assists and made 3 steals while collecting 45 rebounds (9 offensive, 36 defensive). Their free-throw shooting was notable as they hit 22 of 29 shots, making 75.9%. The Cavaliers struggled from three, making only 13 of 42 attempts, and in fouls, the Hawks were penalized 22 times compared to Cleveland’s 19.
A standout performer from this match was Onyeka Okongwu, who posted a shooting percentage of 64.7% and contributed 2 assists. Over 33 minutes, he amassed 12 rebounds and scored 29 points, hitting 11 of 17 attempts.
Atlanta enters this game with a balanced win-loss record of 3-3. The team averages 119.2 points per game (7th in the league) while shooting 46.5% from the field. They convert 35.6% of their three-point attempts (89 out of 250) and 72.7% from the charity stripe. The Hawks average 43.3 rebounds per game and have amassed 195 assists, ranking first for team assists this season. However, they also average 13.8 turnovers and 24.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Hawks are forcing an average of 18.3 turnovers per match and drawing 20.7 fouls. They permit opponents to shoot 31.3% from three-point territory, ranking 17th in points allowed per game (114.5). Atlanta’s opponents have a field goal percentage of 46.9% and they yield an average of 46.5 rebounds each game. Their defense currently ranks last in assists allowed, conceding 171 so far this season.
In their last outing, the Pelicans triumphed over the Kings by a score of 132-120. The team secured 33 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards, totaling 38 rebounds for the game. However, they struggled with ball control, turning the ball over 20 times while managing to achieve 18 steals. The Kings committed 22 fouls, awarding the Pelicans 32 attempts at the free-throw line, where they converted 22 for a percentage of 68.8%. From three-point range, New Orleans succeeded on 10 of 29 attempts (34.5%) and had a field goal percentage of 58.8%, hitting 50 of 85 attempts. Their defense allowed the Kings to shoot 52.3% (46 of 88) while conceding 40 rebounds (7 offensive).
Jeremiah Fears was pivotal for the Pelicans, scoring 22 points in 29 minutes on the floor while also dishing out 13 assists. He shot 9 of 16 for a remarkable field goal percentage of 56.3% and secured 8 rebounds.
This season, New Orleans stands with a 1-4 record, committing an average of 23.2 personal fouls per game and boasting an 80.4% success rate from the charity stripe. They provide 25.2 assists per game (21st in the NBA) while averaging 17.4 turnovers. The Pelicans have scored a total of 597 points this season, averaging 119.4 points per match, and pull in 43.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they rank 4th in the league with a 48.9% shooting efficiency.
Defensively, New Orleans permits opposing teams to convert 33.9% of three-point shots (61 of 180) while allowing a free-throw percentage of 77.9%. They concede an average of 29.4 assists and 43.6 boards per game, ranking 26th and 12th in the NBA, respectively. The Pelicans rank 25th in points allowed per game, with a total of 121.6. They force 17.2 turnovers per game while allowing a field goal percentage of 49.7%, ranking them 28th in the league.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Atlanta
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