Hawks Defeat Pelicans 115-98 in New Orleans
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Smoothie King Center
Atlanta Hawks 115, New Orleans Pelicans 98, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans?
Atlanta Hawks beat New Orleans Pelicans 115-98 at Smoothie King Center on November 22, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 115-98 at the Smoothie King Center. This victory marked the Hawks' second consecutive win over the Pelicans this season, extending their lead in the series to 2-0. The Pelicans continue to struggle, now holding a home record of 2-16, while the Hawks improve to 11-7 on the road.
The Pelicans entered the game with a dismal record of 2-15, having lost their last eight games. Their recent form has been concerning, with an average of 110.3 points scored and 119.4 points allowed over their last ten games. The Pelicans' last five games have been particularly bleak, as they averaged 110.4 points while allowing 122.2 points per game. Their last win at home was on November 5 against the Charlotte Hornets, where they triumphed 116-112. However, since then, they have struggled to find any rhythm, suffering losses against teams like the Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors.
On the other hand, the Hawks have been performing better, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games. Despite a two-game losing streak leading into this matchup, they averaged 118.7 points scored and 114.1 points allowed during that stretch. Their last five games showed a scoring average of 125.4 points, indicating a potent offensive capability. The Hawks have had a mixed record on the road, with four wins and two losses in their last six away games.
In terms of previous meetings, the Hawks have consistently outperformed the Pelicans this season. Their first encounter on November 4 resulted in a 126-111 victory for Atlanta, and their second meeting on December 3 ended with a score of 124-112, both in favor of the Hawks. This ongoing trend of dominance has placed the Pelicans in a challenging position as they seek to reverse their fortunes.
Injury concerns were present for both teams. The Pelicans had Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens listed as day-to-day, with Peavy resting and McGowens dealing with a toe issue. The Hawks faced similar situations, with Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, and RayJ Dennis all listed as day-to-day due to foot, hip, and Achilles injuries, respectively.
The betting market reflected the Hawks' stronger performance, with odds indicating they were favored to win the game, although specific lines were not provided in the block. The Pelicans' struggles and the Hawks' recent form likely influenced the odds.
Conditions at the Smoothie King Center were typical for a basketball game, with no specific weather-related factors impacting play. Fans in attendance witnessed a game where the Hawks' offensive efficiency shone through, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they maintained their lead and secured the victory.
As the game progressed, viewers saw notable scoring plays, including a driving layup from Jeremiah Fears and a three-point jumper from Caleb Houstan that helped the Hawks maintain their lead. The Pelicans attempted to rally in the fourth quarter, with McGowens contributing with free throws and layups, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Ultimately, the Hawks' victory solidified their position in the league, while the Pelicans face continued challenges as they look to improve their performance in upcoming games.
Injury report
- Micah PeavyDay-To-DayRestNew Orleans Pelicans
- Bryce McGowensDay-To-DayToeNew Orleans Pelicans
- Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
- Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
- RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks
Leaders
- PointsDerik Queen20New Orleans Pelicans
- AssistsSaddiq Bey5New Orleans Pelicans
- ReboundsSaddiq Bey11New Orleans Pelicans
- PointsKristaps Porzingis30Atlanta Hawks
- AssistsJalen Johnson9Atlanta Hawks
- ReboundsJalen Johnson11Atlanta Hawks
Recent form
New Orleans Pelicans
Last 10: 2-8Streak L8110.3 scored · 119.4 allowed per game1-5 at home
- L115-118at Dallas MavericksNov 22
- L118-125vs Denver NuggetsNov 20
- L109-126vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 18
- L106-124vs Golden State WarriorsNov 17
- L104-118vs Los Angeles LakersNov 15
- L117-125vs Portland Trail BlazersNov 13
- L98-121at Phoenix SunsNov 11
- L119-126at San Antonio SpursNov 9
- W101-99at Dallas MavericksNov 6
- W116-112vs Charlotte HornetsNov 5
Atlanta Hawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak L2118.7 scored · 114.1 allowed per game4-2 away
- L126-135at San Antonio SpursNov 21
- L112-120vs Detroit PistonsNov 19
- W124-122at Phoenix SunsNov 17
- W132-122at Utah JazzNov 14
- W133-100at Sacramento KingsNov 13
- W105-102at LA ClippersNov 11
- W122-102vs Los Angeles LakersNov 9
- L97-109vs Toronto RaptorsNov 8
- W127-112vs Orlando MagicNov 5
- L109-117at Cleveland CavaliersNov 2
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
Box score
| Stat | Atlanta Hawks | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 42-90 | 35-84 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 17-46 | 8-27 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 30 |
| Free throws | 14-19 | 20-24 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 32 | 35 |
| Assists | 28 | 21 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 7 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 52 |
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter79-60Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Luke Kennard assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-61Bryce McGowens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter79-62Derik Queen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter79-63Derik Queen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-63Vit Krejci makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kristaps Porzingis assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-65Derik Queen makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter82-68Jose Alvarado makes 22-foot three point jumper (Derik Queen assists)
- 3rd Quarter85-68Vit Krejci makes 27-foot three point jumper (Dyson Daniels assists)
- 3rd Quarter85-70Jordan Hawkins makes 3-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter88-70Vit Krejci makes 29-foot three point jumper (Dyson Daniels assists)
- 4th Quarter90-70Kristaps Porzingis makes 16-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter90-72Kevon Looney makes 1-foot layup (Trey Murphy III assists)
- 4th Quarter92-72Kristaps Porzingis makes 7-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter92-73Trey Murphy III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-74Trey Murphy III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-74Vit Krejci makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nickeil Alexander-Walker assists)
- 4th Quarter97-74Zaccharie Risacher makes dunk (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter98-74Jalen Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-76Saddiq Bey makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Jeremiah Fears assists)
- 4th Quarter98-78Saddiq Bey makes layup (Derik Queen assists)
- 4th Quarter100-78Kristaps Porzingis makes alley oop layup (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter100-80Bryce McGowens makes driving layup (Jeremiah Fears assists)
- 4th Quarter100-82Jeremiah Fears makes two point shot (Saddiq Bey assists)
- 4th Quarter102-82Dyson Daniels makes 2-foot layup (Kristaps Porzingis assists)
- 4th Quarter102-84Derik Queen makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter104-84Jalen Johnson makes 1-foot layup (Dyson Daniels assists)
- 4th Quarter104-85Saddiq Bey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter104-86Saddiq Bey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter107-86Vit Krejci makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter110-86Vit Krejci makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter110-88Bryce McGowens makes layup
- 4th Quarter110-89Derik Queen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-90Derik Queen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-92Bryce McGowens makes layup
- 4th Quarter112-92Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter112-94Jeremiah Fears makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter112-95Bryce McGowens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter112-96Bryce McGowens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-96Caleb Houstan makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jacob Toppin assists)
- 4th Quarter115-98Derik Queen makes dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours New Orleans Pelicans, below favours Atlanta Hawks.
Venue
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans, LA
- Attendance18397
- OfficialsBrian Forte, Scott Foster, Sha'Rae Mitchell
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