PREVIEW: The New Orleans Pelicans will attempt to snap an eight-game losing streak when hosting the Atlanta Hawks on November 22, 2025 , setting up a matchup between two teams headed in vastly different directions. Atlanta enters Friday tied for second in the Southeast Division, a half-game behind the Heat for the top spot , while New Orleans sits in the basement of the Southwest Division, nine games behind the division leaders. The Hawks rank first in high spacing on offense and first in passing quality, demonstrating their ability to move the basketball with purpose , which stands in sharp contrast to what they'll face. The Pelicans allow high-quality three-pointers at the 27th-ranked rate while ranking 30th in three-point attempts allowed, exposing significant defensive vulnerabilities that Atlanta should exploit. Atlanta averages 117.8 points per game while dishing out 30.4 assists per contest, ranking first in the league in ball movement , a quality that should thrive against a Pelicans defense struggling on multiple fronts. New Orleans ranks 30th in scoring at 108.9 points per game and 30th in assists with just 22.8 dimes per night , indicating an offense lacking rhythm and cohesion during their worst stretch of the season. While the Hawks rank seventh in attacking the rim efficiently, the Pelicans paradoxically rank 27th in rim attack efficiency despite ranking second in frequency at attacking it , suggesting execution issues on both ends. The Hawks enter as 8.5-point favorites with an over-under set at 230.5 points , though both teams will carry injury concerns into what shapes up as a pivotal divisional statement game.