The Charlotte Hornets are taking on the Atlanta Hawks in State Farm Arena tonight at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. The Hawks, led by Trae Young, have struggled to open their season, winning just seven of their first 16 games.
The Charlotte Hornets, on the other hand, are hot – they have a winning streak of five going for them – the second-longest in the NBA currently (first is the Suns with 11 straight wins). LaMelo Ball, additionally, has been playing phenomenal basketball this week, averaging 21 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists this week.
Charlotte Hornets odds at Atlanta Hawks
The Charlotte Hornets are 6-5-point underdogs to the Atlanta Hawks, according to WynnBET. The over/under for the game is set at 226 points – which may be worth a look.
Streaming info for Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks
TV: Bally Sports Southeast, NBATV
Radio: WFNZ 610
Storylines in Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks
The Charlotte Hornets are among the top-5 seeds in the Eastern Conference currently, with one of the toughest schedules played to this point in the season. The Hawks have had a slow start, just one offseason removed from an Eastern Conference finals appearance. Their season has been off track thus far, they’ll be looking to gain some momentum against a red-hot Hornets team.
Trae Young is averaging 25 points and nine assists this season so far, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. It should be a battle between two of the best point guards in the league – with each team having a good amount of complementary players as well.
The Atlanta Hawks have not played a basketball game since Wednesday night – and three consecutive days of rest is something the Charlotte Hornets have not yet had this season. The Hornets, coming out of playing a game last night, will likely have a little less in the tank than Atlanta. If things come down to overtime, the Hawks should have a significant rest advantage.
Injury report for Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks
Hornets –
PJ Washington – OUT (elbow)
Hawks –
De’Andre Hunter – OUT (wrist)
Onyeka Okongwu – OUT (shoulder)
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