The Atlanta Hawks took on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday in what was their final preseason contest ahead of the 2022-23 season. The Hawks failed to pick up the win in this one, falling to New Orleans by a score of 120-111.
The Hawks were without Clint Capela in this one, as Onyeka Okongwu picked up the start at center in this one. Capela banged up his thumb in Wednesday’s loss in Cleveland, but is expected to be available for next week’s season opener vs. the Houston Rockets. New Orleans was without Zion Williamson on Friday, as he also sat out for precautionary reasons after tweaking an ankle earlier this preseason.