With 25 points from Beal and 20 from Fells, the Pelicans defeated the Hawks 121-99.

November 1st - The Pelicans defeated the Hawks 121-99 . Bay scored 25 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist, while Fells added 20 points , 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Hawks, McCollum had 14 points, 2 rebounds , and 2 assists, and Newell contributed 13 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Hawks opened the scoring with a fast break layup by Walker. The Pelicans responded with consecutive drives to the basket by Fells, and Murphy III also hit a three-pointer. The Hawks tried to close the gap through free throws and jump shots by Johnson and McCollum, but Bay continued to extend the lead with putback dunks and three-pointers. At the end of the first quarter, the Pelicans led 35-18 . In the second quarter, the Pelicans extended their lead to 19 points. The Hawks then scored on a putback by Daniels, and McCollum helped stabilize the situation with mid-range and long-range shots. At halftime, the Pelicans led 63-48 .

After switching sides, McCollum scored 5 consecutive points to help the Hawks try to narrow the gap, but Williamson and Fells responded immediately with baskets on drives. Murphy III earned consecutive free throw opportunities and made them steadily, while Matkovic hit a three-pointer. After three quarters, the Pelicans led 92-74 . In the final quarter, the Pelicans extended their lead to over 20 points. Although the Hawks relied on Flemings' three-pointer and Dort's drives, Murphy III hit a long-range shot and completed an alley-oop dunk, extending the Pelicans' lead to as much as 28 points. Ultimately, the Pelicans defeated the Hawks 121-99 .

Hawks player statistics

McCollum 14 points , 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Newell 13 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Johnson 13 points , 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Flemings 12 points , 2 rebounds, 6 assists ; Walker 12 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Dort 11 points , 3 rebounds; Wiggins 10 points, 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Daniels 8 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Okongwu 6 points, 10 rebounds , 1 assist

Pelicans player statistics

Bay 25 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Fells 20 points , 5 rebounds , 7 assists; Williamson 15 points , 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Murphy III 15 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists; Jones 11 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists ; Mattkovic 8 points , 10 rebounds , 1 assist; Quinn 8 points , 8 rebounds , 4 assists; Mathelin 7 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Watford 7 points, 4 rebounds

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