Photos: Hawks fall to Pelicans in preseason opener

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Photos: Hawks fall to Pelicans in preseason opener

Hawks open preseason play: Damian Jones of the Hawks blocks out Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson during Monday's exhibition game at State Farm Arena. The Pelicans won 133-109. (Special/John Amis)

Zion Williamson, the top pick in the June's NBA draft, had 16 points in 28 minutes Monday. (Special/John Amis)

After the game, Zion Williamson chats with Atlanta's Vince Carter, who is preparing for his 22nd and final NBA season. (Special/John Amis)

Hawks rookie De'Andre Hunter, the No. 4 pick in the draft out of Virginia, and fellow Duke player Zion Williamson greet each other after the game. (Special/John Amis)

Damian Jones fouls Pelicans forward Nicolo Melli (20) during the second half. (Special/John Amis)

Vince Carter (15) reacts after hit a three-pointer. (Special/John Amis)

Trae Young (11) drives against Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the second half. (Special/John Amis)

Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce reacts to a call during the second half. (Special/John Amis)

De'Andre Hunter is guarded by Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14). (Special/John Amis)

Hawks rookie Cam Reddish shoots in the second half. (Special/John Amis)

Jabari Parker of the Hawks shoots with Pelicans guard Kenrich Williams (34) defending during the second half. (Special/John Amis)

Hawks forward John Collins (20) dunks on the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of Monday's game. (John Amis/Special)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson dunks as Hawks center Damian Jones defends during the first half of Monday's game. (John Amis/Special)

Trae Young passes as Nicolò Melli defends during the first half of Monday's game. (John Amis/Special)

Alex Len slams home a basket during the first half of Monday's game. (John Amis/Special)

Hawks forward John Collins reacts to a play. (Special/John Amis)

Zion Price, 13, holds up a sign for top NBA draft pick Zion Williamson along with his brother Levi Price (right) as they and friend Nat Gold (left) watch warmups before Monday's Hawks preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena.

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Hawks open preseason play: Damian Jones of the Hawks blocks out Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson during Monday's exhibition game at State Farm Arena. The Pelicans won 133-109. (Special/John Amis)

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