New Orleans takes a 92-74 lead into the fourth as Saddiq Bey and Jeremiah Fears power the scoring.
New Orleans leads Atlanta 92-74 after three quarters, rebuilding an 18-point cushion with a 29-26 edge in the third. The Pelicans opened with a 35-18 first quarter, but Atlanta answered 30-28 in the second to trim the halftime gap to 15. Saddiq Bey has 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting, while Jeremiah Fears has added 17 points and six assists. Zion Williamson has 13 points and three steals for New Orleans; CJ McCollum leads Atlanta with 14 points.
Key Performers
Saddiq Bey (NOP): 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals Jeremiah Fears (NOP): 17 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds CJ McCollum (ATL): 14 points, 2-for-5 from three