Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game skid with a 126-111 victory Pelicans 

The New Orleans Pelicans struggled against the Atlanta Hawks, falling short despite a strong 32-point effort from Brandon Ingram, the only regular starter on the floor for New Orleans. Star forward Zion Williamson was scratched shortly before tipoff due to right hamstring tightness, joining a long list of sidelined Pelicans, including Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, and key reserve Trey Murphy III.

The Hawks capitalized on New Orleans' depleted roster, with six players scoring in double figures. Trae Young led Atlanta with 23 points, and Dyson Daniels, back from a two-game injury absence, contributed 16 points against his former team. Larry Nance Jr. also made an impact with 14 points against New Orleans, his former club. Atlanta was without several key players as well, including De’Andre Hunter and rotation players Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vit Krejci, and Kobe Bufkin. However, their depth helped them secure a 123-105 victory, outpacing the short-handed Pelicans.