Preview: Hawks host Pelicans, aim to avoid fourth straight defeat

On Saturday evening, the Atlanta Hawks suffered their third consecutive loss, succumbing to the Brooklyn Nets despite explosive statistical performances from John Collins and Trae Young. There is no rest for the weary, however, as the Hawks will turn around to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday evening with a tip-off only 22 hours after the team’s Saturday tilt.

Sunday marks the first match-up between the Hawks and Pelicans this season and New Orleans lands in Atlanta after two consecutive losses. In general, Alvin Gentry’s team has been disappointing this season, falling out of the playoff race and experiencing all kinds of roster drama, ranging from injury issues to the overarching…