Pelicans top Hawks 122-116

Dejounte Murray had 6 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists on 3-of-13 shooting as the Pelicans beat the Hawks 122-116.

The Pelicans took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Hawks 36-21. There were 8 lead changes and 7 ties.

Zion Williamson added 21 points and 9 rebounds for the Pelicans. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 27 points and 12 rebounds.

The Pelicans are 1-2; the Hawks fall to 2-1.