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Atlanta Hawks beat Pelicans 115-98, Pelicans' ninth loss

PUBLISHED Nov 22, 2025, 11:40 PM ET

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Atlanta Hawks beat Pelicans 115-98, Pelicans' ninth loss

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New Orleans — The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 115-98 on Saturday, ending a two-game skid and improving road form. Kristaps Porziņģis led Atlanta with 29 points and seven rebounds; Vit Krejci scored 21 with seven 3-pointers off the bench. Jalen Johnson posted 18 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. New Orleans dropped its ninth straight game to fall to 2-15 and was without Zion Williamson (left hamstring) and Herb Jones (low back spasms). Derik Queen completed a late steal-and-dunk during the final minutes. Based on 9 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Thursday: Hawks lost an earlier road game, splitting the two-game trip.
Friday: Pelicans played the night before, contributing to back-to-back fatigue.
22nd November 2025: Hawks defeated Pelicans 115-98 at Smoothie King Center.
During game: Atlanta outscored New Orleans 67-45 in second and third quarters.
Postgame: Pelicans recorded ninth straight loss and dropped to 2-15 amid injuries.

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Who Benefited

The Atlanta Hawks benefited from the victory through improved team momentum, standout scoring from Kristaps Porziņģis and Vit Krejci, and a strengthened road record that supports team confidence and depth off the bench.

Who Impacted

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a ninth straight loss, falling to 2-15, which exacerbated roster strain amid injuries to Zion Williamson and Herb Jones and increased pressure on coaching and management.

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