Kevin Huerter scored 27 points (17 in the second quarter), and the Atlanta Hawks went on a 12-0 run in the third quarter to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-116.
The Pelicans led 83-82 when Jaylen Adams’ 3-pointer put the Hawks ahead for good with 3:25 left in the third quarter. DeAndre' Bembry scored 6 points as they pulled away to a 94-83 lead with 1:14 left in the quarter, and they led by as many as 15 in the fourth quarter.
John Collins had 23 points (14 in the paint), 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. The Hawks had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Pelicans, Frank Jackson scored 23 points, and Julius Randle added 23 points. Elfrid Payton had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, his second triple-double of the season. Anthony Davis had 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks.
The Hawks shot 49.0% from the field and 45.9% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 44.6% and 43.9%. The Pelicans got 5 offensive rebounds, about 7 fewer than usual for the shots they missed. The Hawks outscored the Pelicans 17-6 in 5 minutes with Dedmon, Prince, Collins, Huerter and Adams on the floor together.