The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the Charlotte Hornets tonight, following a recent victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. This matchup marks the first encounter of the season between these two division rivals. The Hornets will head into this game after a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Currently, Charlotte holds a record of 4-12 and is struggling to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Game Start and Lineups
As the game approaches tip-off, both teams have announced their starting lineups:
- Atlanta Hawks:
- G – Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- G – Dyson Daniels
- F – Zaccharie Risacher
- F – Jalen Johnson
- C – Onyeka Okongwu
- Charlotte Hornets:
- G – Collin Sexton
- G – Kon Knueppel
- F – Sion James
- F – Miles Bridges
- C – Mason Plumlee
Atlanta Hawks Performance Overview
The Hawks are looking to build on their performance against the Pelicans. Despite previous struggles, their offense has shown improvement. Currently, they rank:
- 18th in points scored
- 8th in field goal percentage
- 9th in three-point percentage
- 18th in free throw percentage
- 25th in rebounds
- 3rd in assists
- 13th in turnovers per game
Defensively, Atlanta has also made strides. They rank:
- 18th in points allowed
- 8th in field goal percentage allowed
- 7th in three-point percentage allowed
- 15th in defensive rating
Charlotte Hornets Struggles
In contrast, the Charlotte Hornets have faced challenges on both ends of the court. Offensively, they rank:
- 20th in points scored
- 21st in field goal percentage
- 19th in three-point percentage
- 30th in assists
- 22nd in turnovers
The Hornets’ defense is also in a rough patch, placing them:
- 23rd in points allowed
- 28th in field goal percentage allowed
- 30th in three-point percentage allowed
- 2nd in total rebounds allowed
Looking Ahead
With both teams at a critical point in their seasons, the Hawks aim to capitalize on the Hornets’ defensive weaknesses. Fans can expect a competitive game as both sides search for an essential win.
