Charlotte Hornets: Takeaways from Haywards career night and win over Hawks

Terry Rozier (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Terry Rozier (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Gordon Hayward (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Charlotte Hornets snapped their two-game losing streak with the help of the best Hayward basketball there has ever been. Here are our takeaways.

After a tough loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Charlotte Hornets have bounced back with a great win over their I-95 rival, the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks-Hornets games will definitely be the Southeastern Conference’s rivalry for the next couple of years, showcasing a bunch of young talent on both teams.

But with the help of Gordon Haywards career-night, the Hornets were able to prevail in a close game against the Trae Young lead Atlanta Hawks. With a slew of production from a few other players on the roster, the Hornets were able to outlast the Hawks in a talented fashion.

Let’s analyze the factors of last night’s game.