Atlanta Hawks vs New Orleans Pelicans: preview, form and head-to-head

Atlanta Hawks
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New Orleans Pelicans host Atlanta Hawks (NBA) on October 31, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Atlanta Hawks, 2-3 in the last 5 games against 0-5 for New Orleans Pelicans.

Matchup to watch: Atlanta Hawks’ attack (index 105) against New Orleans Pelicans’ defence (index 107).

Matchup to watch: New Orleans Pelicans’ attack (index 102) against Atlanta Hawks’ defence (index 101).

Recent form: last 5

Atlanta Hawks: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 601 points scored and 576 conceded.

Atlanta Hawks
Oct 28, 2026vs Miami HeatL117–129
Oct 27, 2026at Houston RocketsL110–120
Oct 25, 2026vs Houston RocketsL114–121
Oct 23, 2026at Charlotte HornetsW128–81
Oct 21, 2026at Orlando MagicW132–125

New Orleans Pelicans: 0 wins and 5 losses in the last 5, with 591 points scored and 620 conceded.

New Orleans Pelicans
Oct 29, 2026vs Denver NuggetsL91–104
Oct 25, 2026at Denver NuggetsL135–141
Oct 24, 2026at Utah JazzL119–120
Oct 22, 2026vs Indiana PacersL120–123
Apr 13, 2026 · last seasonat Minnesota TimberwolvesL126–132

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Atlanta Hawks won 2, New Orleans Pelicans won 0.

Jan 8, 2026 · last seasonAtlanta Hawks117–100New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 23, 2025 · last seasonNew Orleans Pelicans98–115Atlanta Hawks

Season so far

Atlanta Hawks are 16th of 30 on win rate after 5 games (2-3).

New Orleans Pelicans are 29th of 30 on win rate after 4 games (0-4).

#TeamPWLPoints
16Atlanta Hawks523601:576
29New Orleans Pelicans404465:488

Team season model

  • Atlanta Hawks attack index 105: 5% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Atlanta Hawks defence index 101: 1% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Atlanta Hawks rate 16th of 30 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • New Orleans Pelicans attack index 102: 2% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • New Orleans Pelicans defence index 107: 7% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • New Orleans Pelicans rate 22nd of 30 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

Team news

Atlanta Hawks

  • Mouhamed Gueye (F): Out, left foot. Gueye underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured left foot that he suffered during a workout last week, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. (ESPN, Oct 19, 2026)
  • Atlanta Hawks Injury Status (ESPN)

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Jordan Poole (G): Day-To-Day, left ankle. Poole (ankle) is now doubtful for Thursday against the Kings. (ESPN, Oct 29, 2026)
  • Yves Missi (C): Out, left knee. Missi has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and he will miss an extended period of time, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. (ESPN, Oct 24, 2026)

Headlines gathered October 29, 2026 from the outlets named. Third-party reporting, not verified by SportAnalyst.

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  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
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