The Atlanta Hawks prepare to face the New Orleans Pelicans on January 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The matchup features a notable showdown with Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, who was photographed driving past Hawks forwards Mouhamed Gueye and Jalen Johnson during first-half action.
Williamson, wearing number 1 for New Orleans, looks to lead his team against an Atlanta frontcourt that includes Gueye (number 18) and Johnson (number 1). The game represents a regular-season NBA contest between Eastern and Western Conference opponents.
Photography from the event is credited to Dale Zanine of Imagn Images, with coverage provided by Lastwordonsports.com.
