The New Orleans Pelicans are at home on Saturday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an interconference matchup.
It has been a rough start to the season for New Orleans as they enter Saturday’s game with a 2-14 record after losing on the road to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25), and forward Zion Williamson (1)
In Friday’s loss to the Mavericks, Trey Murphy III led the way for the Pelicans as he recorded 25 points and three rebounds while Zion Williamson added 22 points and four rebounds of his own.
Now New Orleans will try to bounce back on Saturday as they try to grab their third victory of the season in a though matchup against the Hawks.
On the other side, Atlanta enters Saturday’s contest with a 9-7 record after losing on the road to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.
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Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way for the Hawks in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 38 points, four rebounds and five assists while Jalen Johnson recorded 26 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Hawks Injury Report, Will Onyeka Okongwu, Trae Young Play?
For the Hawks, they have two players listed on their injury report for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.
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Onyeka Okongwu of the Atlanta HawksImagn
Atlanta has listed Onyeka Okongwu as questionable due to left ankle inflammation and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.
If Okongwu is sidelined against the Pelicans, Mouhamed Gueye could be in line for a larger role behind Kristaps Porzingis.
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae YoungKevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
The Hawks have ruled out Trae Young for Saturday’s contest as he continues to recover from a right knee MCL sprain.
Pelicans Injury Report, Will Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole Play?
On the other side, the Pelicans have four players listed on their injury report, including Williamson and Jordan Poole.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion WilliamsonMatthew Hinton-Imagn Images
New Orleans has ruled out Williamson due to left hamstring injury management after playing 30 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Mavericks.
With Williamson sidelined, Yves Missi and Derik Queen may be in line for larger roles against the Hawks.
New Orleans has also ruled out Poole due to a left quad strain as he will miss his 10th consecutive contest.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3)Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
With Poole still sidelined, Jeremiah Fears and Jose Alvarado will likely continue to have larger roles.
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The Pelicans have also ruled out Karlo Matkovic due to a calf injury while Dejounte Murray remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Hawks and Pelicans from New Orleans at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 22, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.