The Atlanta Hawks continue to struggle, as the team is currently in the midst of the NBA’s longest losing streak. On Sunday evening, Lloyd Pierce and company have the opportunity to stop the bleeding, though, as the Hawks play host to Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena.
As of Sunday morning, the Hawks enter this particular contest as eight-point underdogs and, while that isn’t everything, it is instructive as to the expectations on both sides. Charlotte doesn’t boast overwhelming talent but, at the moment, the Hornets have the feel (and record) of a playoff team and the work of Walker is the biggest reason for their early-season success.