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PHOTOS: Hawks defeat Pelicans

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson goes to the basket for dunking the ball during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) appeals to a referee during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (right) shoots a 3-point basket over New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder shouts instructions to his team on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks coach Quin Snyder instructs forward Asa Newell during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (front) goes for a loose ball during the second half against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks guard Luke Kennard (left) speaks to guard Trae Young during a timeout on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (left) stands with forward/center Kristaps Porzingis on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (right) drives against New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (right) drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (left) speaks with coach Quin Snyder during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (left) drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (center) drives against Pelicans center Derik Queen (left) and Pelicans forward Zion Williamson on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) and Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (right) fight for a loose ball on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson scores during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Mo Gueye (18) dunks the ball against Pelicans center Derik Queen during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (center) shoots for two points between Pelicans forward/center Karlo Matkovic (left) and Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Mo Gueye (left) goes to the basket for the shot past Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (center) shoots over Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (left) and Pelicans center Derik Queen on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson goes to the basket for dunking the ball on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher smiles after scoring against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks coach Quin Snyder shouts instructions to his team on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks guard Vit Krejci (right) knocks the ball away from Pelicans guard/forward Micah Peavy on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson goes to the basket on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Hawks forward Jalen Johnson goes to the basket for dunking the ball during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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