New Orleans Pelicans 100, Atlanta Hawks 117
NBA · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks defeated New Orleans Pelicans 117–100 on 2026-01-07 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 11:04 swung win probability 80% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 27 | 13 | 34 | 100 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 37 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 11:04 swung win probability 80% → 96%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q1 26-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 11:04 (win probability 80% → 96% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 9–0 | Q2 11:04 | 80% → 96% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q3 4:52 | 96% → 100% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q4 6:56 | 100% → 100% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 10–0 | Q4 3:59 | 100% → 100% |