The Atlanta Hawks are at home on Wednesday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup.
Atlanta enters Wednesday’s game with a 17-21 record after losing on the road to the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
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Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (left)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
In Monday’s loss to the Raptors, Onyeka Okongwu led the way for the Hawks as he recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds while Zaccharie Risacher added 16 points, four rebounds and four assists of his own.
Now Atlanta will try to bounce back at home on Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Wednesday’s contest with an 8-30 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Trey Murphy III led the way for the Pelicans in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 42 points and five rebounds while Zion Williamson recorded 15 points, four rebounds and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Pelicans Injury Report, Will Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones Play?
For the Pelicans, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Murphy III and Saddiq Bey.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
New Orleans has listed Murphy III as questionable due to low back spasms and the Pelicans may elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
If Murphy III is sidelined, Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears could both be in line for larger roles.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
The Pelicans have also listed Herb Jones as questionable with right ankle soreness while Saddiq Bey has been ruled out due to a right hip flexor strain.
Jose Alvarado has also been ruled out with left oblique soreness while Dejounte Murray remains sidelined while recovering from a torn Achilles.
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Hawks Injury Report, Will Trae Young, Onyeka Okongwu Play?
On the other side, the Hawks have three players listed on their injury report, including both Trae Young and Okongwu.
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae YoungGary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Atlanta has ruled out Young due to a right quad contusion as he will miss his sixth consecutive contest.
With Young sidelined once again on Wednesday, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely continue to start in his place alongside Dyson Daniels in the backcourt.
Onyeka Okongwu of the Atlanta HawksImagn
The Hawks have also listed Okongwu as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game since November 22.
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If Okongwu is sidelined, Kristaps Porzingis and Mouhamed Gueye will likely have larger roles.
N’Faly Dante has been ruled out as he continues to be sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Pelicans and Hawks from Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.