The Atlanta Hawks were unable to follow their impressive victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling to a one-sided defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night at Smoothie King Center; 121-99. CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 14 points…
The Atlanta Hawks were comfortably defeated 121-99 by the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center to begin their three-game road trip. Saddiq Bey scored 25 points and Jeremiah Fears added 20 for New Orleans. CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 14 points as Atlanta failed to reach 100 points for the first time this season.
New Orleans dominated inside, racking up 66 points in the paint while the Hawks struggled, shooting just 8-of-46 from three-point range and 38.5% overall from the field. Atlanta also suffered injury blows during the loss, with Jock Landale exiting due to a left hip injury and Jalen Johnson sustaining a left ankle issue.
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