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The game tips off at <b>7:30 PM ET<\/b> at State Farm Arena, with both squads seeking momentum on the second night of New Orleans&#8217; back-to-back.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Pelicans record:<\/b> 8-30, losing eight consecutive games since their five-game winning streak in early December<\/li>\n<li><b>Hawks record:<\/b> 17-21, dropped nine of their last eleven after ending a seven-game losing streak January 1st<\/li>\n<li><b>Game location:<\/b> State Farm Arena in Atlanta on <b>January 7, 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Trae Young status:<\/b> Out with right quad contusion, missing fifth consecutive game for the Hawks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Matching Up Against the Odds<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Pelicans<\/b> are on an eight-game downward spiral after dropping Monday&#8217;s contest to the Lakers 111-103. New Orleans is trying to recover from their disastrous stretch, with <b>Trey Murphy III<\/b> stepping up with <b>42 points<\/b> in the loss. The team&#8217;s road losing streak has been particularly brutal, and they&#8217;ll need a quick turnaround in Atlanta to avoid extending their misery further.<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta hasn&#8217;t exactly looked sharp either, falling to Toronto in their last game. The Hawks were swept in a two-game series against the Raptors, losing <b>118-110<\/b> on Monday after a <b>134-117<\/b> defeat on Saturday. However, Atlanta showed promise recently by winning back-to-back games against Minnesota and New York.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Players to Watch<\/h2>\n<p><b>Zion Williamson<\/b> leads the Pelicans and is expected to anchor their offense against Atlanta&#8217;s defensive lineup. Murphy, who exploded for 42 points yesterday, will be crucial in New Orleans&#8217; attempt to score effectively. The Pelicans will rely heavily on these two to generate points while on the road.<\/p>\n<p>For the Hawks, <b>Jalen Johnson<\/b> is projected to score around <b>25 points<\/b> and will need to step up without Trae Young in the lineup. Young&#8217;s absence has forced Atlanta to adjust their offensive rhythm, making their perimeter game less potent than usual.<\/p>\n<h2>Head-to-Head Matchup Details<\/h2>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Category<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Pelicans<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Hawks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Record<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>8-30<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>17-21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Recent Form<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Lost 8 straight<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>9 of last 11 losses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Key Player<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Zion Williamson<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Jalen Johnson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Notable Injury<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>None reported<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Trae Young out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Historical Series<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd' colspan='2'>Hawks lead all-time 26-22 since 2003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>What&#8217;s at Stake for Both Teams<\/h2>\n<p>For the <b>Pelicans<\/b>, tonight&#8217;s game represents a critical opportunity to snap their catastrophic losing streak. With only <b>8 wins in 38 games<\/b>, New Orleans urgently needs a victory to build momentum and confidence. A loss tonight would extend their road woes and further complicate what&#8217;s already shaping up to be one of the worst seasons in franchise history.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Hawks<\/b> have playoff aspirations despite their recent struggles. Winning at home against a team in free fall would provide a confidence boost and keep them in contention. With <b>17 wins<\/b>, Atlanta is much closer to .500 than New Orleans, but the absence of Trae Young makes tonight&#8217;s matchup more unpredictable than it would normally be.<\/p>\n<h2>Can Either Team Find Their Way Out of This Skid Tonight?<\/h2>\n<p>The answer likely depends on which team executes better on defense and limits turnovers. New Orleans has talent in Zion Williamson and is riding the momentum of Murphy&#8217;s <b>42-point explosion<\/b>, while Atlanta will have to overcome the loss of their star point guard Trae Young. 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