Saddiq Bey delivered his best performance of the season to help the New Orleans Pelicans secure a convincing 121-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.
Bey led the way with 25 points, six rebounds and four steals, giving New Orleans a major offensive boost as the Pelicans recorded their second win of the 2026-27 NBA season. His scoring contribution was particularly important in a game where the home side had several players stepping up.
Jeremiah Fears was another standout performer, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Zion Williamson added 15 points, six rebounds and three steals, while Trey Murphy III contributed 15 points, five rebounds and five assists.
It was the kind of balanced performance New Orleans will want to see more often. Rather than relying on one player to carry the scoring burden, the Pelicans found contributions from across the roster and eventually pulled away from Atlanta.
For Bey, the performance was another opportunity to remind everyone of what he can bring to the team. His ability to score while also making an impact defensively gave the Pelicans an important advantage.
Atlanta, on the other hand, will have to look closely at its defensive performance after allowing 121 points. The Hawks dropped to 1-5 with the defeat, while New Orleans improved to 2-4.
The Pelicans will hope this result gives them something to build on as they look to find their rhythm in the early stages of the season.
