Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 22, 2025

Atlanta's second quarter defined the afternoon, as the Hawks and Pelicans combined for 56 points in that frame—the game's highest-scoring period and the margin that ultimately decided a 115–98 contest in New Orleans. The Hawks' 35-point second quarter, paired with New Orleans' 21, swung the momentum decisively toward Atlanta and set the tone for the remainder of the matchup.

The first half totaled 102 combined points, a relatively measured beginning before that explosive second quarter shifted the arc. The second half saw both teams normalize their pace slightly; the combined 111 points across the final 24 minutes remained elevated but steadier than the all-out second-quarter pace. Atlanta's Kristaps Porziņģis led the way with 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Vít Krejčí added 21 points and Jalen Johnson contributed 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists. For New Orleans, Derik Queen posted 20 points and 9 rebounds, and Trey Murphy III chipped in 19 points alongside 9 boards.

The combined 213 total underperformed expectations, landing well short of what the matchup had promised given Atlanta's recent scoring efficiency (118.7 per game over its last 10) and New Orleans' vulnerability on defense (119.4 allowed in that same stretch). The Hawks' defensive pressure, particularly during that decisive second quarter, kept the Pelicans' offense from ever finding rhythm despite solid contributions from Saddiq Bey's 18 points and 11 rebounds.