New Orleans built a 17-point first-quarter cushion and leads 37-18 early in the second.
New Orleans opened with a 35-18 first quarter and has extended its lead to 37-18 early in the second. The Pelicans are setting the pace despite entering at 1-4 and ranked 22nd in the power index; Atlanta came in 3-3 and ranked 17th. Saddiq Bey has 10 points in 7:54, while Zion Williamson and Herbert Jones have 7 apiece. Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson leads the Hawks’ listed scorers with 6 points and has added 4 rebounds.
Key Performers
Saddiq Bey — 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals Zion Williamson — 7 points, 2 steals Jalen Johnson — 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block