Atlanta Hawks 99, New Orleans Pelicans 121
NBA · 2026-10-31 · Winner: New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Atlanta Hawks 121–99 on 2026-10-31 in NBA play, a 22-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:42 swung win probability 51% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 18 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 99 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 35 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:42 swung win probability 51% → 76%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q1 18-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 11:43 (win probability 87% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 42.9% eFG vs a 53.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q1 8:42 | 51% → 76% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q1 3:38 | 74% → 92% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q2 11:43 | 87% → 98% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q2 5:45 | 88% → 99% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q4 11:14 | 98% → 100% |