KingsNew Orleans Pelicans @ Atlanta Hawks: Jan 7, 2026
Pelicans vs Hawks final: the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 117-100 on January 7, 2026 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 26 | 27 | 13 | 34 | 100 |
| Hawks | 37 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 117 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 22 PTS Zion Williamson
- 10 REB Derik Queen
- 6 AST Zion Williamson
Hawks
- 25 PTS Zaccharie Risacher
- 11 REB Mouhamed Gueye
- 8 AST Dyson Daniels
Pelicans vs Hawks Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen C | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3-9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 26 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3-11 | 0-4 | 5-6 | -15 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 13 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Jordan Poole G | 38 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7-18 | 6-13 | 1-1 | -7 |
| Zion Williamson F | 31 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-15 | 0-0 | 2-7 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Hawkins G | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Yves Missi C | 24 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 0 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 36 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-15 | 1-3 | 3-5 | -7 |
| Micah Peavy G | 29 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Kevon Looney F | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -4 |
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson F | 35 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9-18 | 0-5 | 1-3 | +6 |
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 31 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3-10 | 1-4 | 3-3 | +27 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 33 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6-18 | 2-12 | 3-3 | +16 |
| Zaccharie Risacher F | 33 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8-13 | 7-9 | 2-4 | +6 |
| Dyson Daniels G | 35 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6-11 | 0-1 | 1-1 | +9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kristaps Porziņģis FC | 21 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-11 | 4-8 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Keaton Wallace G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Asa Newell F | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-1 | +1 |
| Vít Krejci F | 19 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Luke Kennard G | 21 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-6 | 3-4 | 0-0 | +3 |
Pelicans vs Hawks Recap
The Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans after a 24-13 third quarter turned a 12-point halftime lead into 23. The Hawks moved to 18-21, while the Pelicans fell to 8-31.
The Hawks led 37-26 after the first quarter and Hawks 65-53 at halftime. The third quarter pushed it to 89-66 after three. Atlanta made 18 of 47 from three, while New Orleans made 8 of 28. The Hawks also won the rebounding count, 49 to 40.
Zaccharie Risacher led Atlanta with 25 points, while Zion Williamson scored 22 for the Pelicans and added 6 assists. Mouhamed Gueye grabbed 11 rebounds for the Hawks, and Derik Queen had 10 for New Orleans. Dyson Daniels handed out 8 assists as Atlanta finished with 30. Both teams committed 19 turnovers, so the gap came from shooting. The Hawks made 44 of 95 from the field, and the Pelicans made 38 of 86.
The number to know: 11 of 17. The Hawks shot 11 of 17 at the line, so they needed few free throws to build the lead.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| 38-86 | Field Goals | 44-95 |
| 44.2% | FG % | 46.3% |
| 8-28 | 3-Pointers | 18-47 |
| 28.6% | 3P % | 38.3% |
| 16-25 | Free Throws | 11-17 |
| 64.0% | FT % | 64.7% |
| 40 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 26 | Assists | 30 |
| 13 | Steals | 13 |
| 9 | Blocks | 10 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 19 |
| 15 | Fouls | 19 |
| 1 | Biggest Lead | 25 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 48.8% | 16.4% | 13.6% | 0.186 |
 Hawks | 55.8% | 15.6% | 24.4% | 0.116 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Hawks Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, January 7, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network
- Arena
- State Farm ArenaAtlanta
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Hawks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- L vs Lakers 103-111 Jan 6, 2026
- L @ Heat 106-125 Jan 4, 2026
- L vs Trail Blazers 109-122 Jan 2, 2026
- L @ Bulls 118-134 Dec 31, 2025
- L vs Knicks 125-130 Dec 29, 2025
Hawks last 5
- L @ Raptors 100-118 Jan 5, 2026
- L @ Raptors 117-134 Jan 3, 2026
- W @ Knicks 111-99 Jan 2, 2026
- W vs Timberwolves 126-102 Dec 31, 2025
- L @ Thunder 129-140 Dec 29, 2025
Previous meetings
- Nov 22, 2025 Hawks @ Pelicans 115-98
More NBA Games on Jan 7, 2026
- Final
Washington Wizards2-2110
Philadelphia 76ers3-1131Top: Embiid 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-197
Charlotte Hornets3-196Top: Barrett 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2114
Boston Celtics2-1110Top: Brown 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-393
Detroit Pistons3-0108Top: Stewart 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2111
New York Knicks0-3123Top: Brunson 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2104
Brooklyn Nets0-3103Top: Jr. 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2117
Memphis Grizzlies4-098Top: Brooks 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3125
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0129Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 46 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-091
San Antonio Spurs1-2107Top: Dončić 38 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3113
Golden State Warriors1-3120Top: Antetokounmpo 34 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0102
Portland Trail Blazers2-0103Top: Avdija 41 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Hawks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Hawks host the Heat Oct 28.
Pelicans vs Hawks FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Hawks on Jan 7, 2026?
The Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 117-100 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Zaccharie Risacher led the Hawks with 25 points.
What are the Pelicans and Hawks records?
After this game the Pelicans were 8-31 and the Hawks were 18-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Hawks?
Zion Williamson scored 22 for the Pelicans. Zaccharie Risacher scored 25 for the Hawks.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Hawks season series?
The Hawks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Hawks game?
The Hawks beat the Pelicans 115-98 on Nov 22, 2025 on the road.
Where was Pelicans vs Hawks played?
At State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the home arena of the Atlanta Hawks.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Hawks?
Pelicans-Hawks: Q1 26-37, Q2 27-28, Q3 13-24, Q4 34-28.
What is next for the Pelicans and Hawks?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Hawks host the Heat on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.