- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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The Atlanta Hawks (9-6) are set to visit the Smoothie King Center this Saturday as they look to face off against the struggling New Orleans Pelicans (2-13).
In their last outing, the Hawks suffered a defeat to the Pistons, ending the game 120-112. The Hawks committed 24 personal fouls, while the Pistons had 16. Atlanta managed to make 10 out of 31 three-point attempts. The Pistons capitalized at the free-throw line with an impressive 83.3%, hitting 20 of 24 attempts, while securing 39 rebounds (7 offensive, 32 defensive) along with 5 blocks. Detroit also showcased strong playmaking with 28 assists and 12 steals. Defensively, Atlanta allowed their opponents to shoot 54.2% from the field on 45 of 83 attempts. The Hawks recorded 31 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and secured 9 steals, finishing with 35 rebounds (11 offensive). At the charity stripe, Atlanta converted 13 of 15 attempts for 86.7%. Their shooting from the field was at 48.3% (42 of 87), making 15 out of 44 three-pointers.
Jalen Johnson played a pivotal role in the last game, shooting 44.4% from the field, contributing 9 assists, and spending 39 minutes on the court. He tallied 25 points on 8 of 18 shooting, also grabbing 8 rebounds.
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Entering this matchup, the Hawks boast a 9-6 record this season. They are averaging 117.2 points per game (18th in the NBA) and shooting 48.6% from the field. Atlanta’s three-point shooting stands at 36.4% (195 of 536), with a free-throw percentage of 79.3%. As a cohesive unit, the Hawks are pulling down 41.6 rebounds per game and have amassed 457 assists this season, ranking 2nd in the NBA for passing efficiency. They average 15.5 turnovers and 21.0 personal fouls.
On defense, Atlanta is forcing 17.1 turnovers per game and drawing 20.7 fouls, ranking 13th in the NBA with 390 assists allowed. The Hawks permit a 45.9% field goal percentage (616 of 1,343) and yield 45.9 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 33.7% from beyond the arc, and the Hawks are 11th in the league for points surrendered per game (114.4).
The Pelicans, last seen falling to the Nuggets 125-118, recorded 44 total rebounds (27 defensive and 17 offensive). They committed 12 turnovers yet managed to steal the ball 12 times. Denver committed 26 fouls, leading to 31 free-throw attempts for New Orleans, of which they converted 23 at a rate of 74.2%. From beyond the arc, the Pelicans made just 7 of 34 (20.6%) and shot 44.9% from the field, sinking 44 of 98 attempts. The Nuggets shot effectively, making 55.4% of their attempts (46 out of 83) while New Orleans allowed a high 81.5% from the free-throw line, conceding 22 of 27 attempts. The Pelicans allowed a total of 41 rebounds to their opponents (9 offensive).
Derik Queen stood out for New Orleans, scoring 30 points in 30 minutes of play, dishing out 4 assists while shooting 66.7% (12 of 18) and grabbing 9 rebounds.
The Pelicans currently hold a 2-13 record this season. Offensively, they struggle, connecting on just 44.2% of their field goals, ranking 27th overall. New Orleans has accumulated 1,634 total points (108.9 per game) and secured 41.3 rebounds per outing. They average 22.8 assists per game (30th in the league) while committing 15.7 turnovers. The Pelicans average 20.9 personal fouls and maintain a free-throw percentage of 76.2%.
Defensively, New Orleans ranks 25th in points allowed, giving up 122.1 per game. They force opponents into 16.1 turnovers each game while allowing a troubling 50.5% field goal percentage (28th in the NBA). Additionally, New Orleans allows 36.1% shooting from three-point territory, with opponents converting 81.0% of free-throw attempts. The Pelicans concede an average of 28.1 assists and 45.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 25th and 19th in the league, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Pick: Back Atlanta
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