The Atlanta Hawks were at home to take on the Charlotte Hornets in the 9th seed vs 10th seed play-in tournament game. Whoever won this game would go on to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Both teams coming in were evenly matched, splitting their regular-season series 2-2 and finishing with the same record. This game would break those ties, and the winner continues their postseason hopes. In the end, the Hawks won in dominant fashion, defeating the Hornets 132-103.
Kevin Huerter gave the Hawks their first three of the game.