The Atlanta Hawks were unable to make it three victories in a row as they dropped Monday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center in a high-scoring affair, 144-138.
Seven Hawks scored in double-digits — with four players scoring 20 or more points — with Trae Young leading the way with 25 points and 14 assists. Clint Capela added a season-high 22 points. For the free-scoring Hornets, LaMelo Ball scored 30 points and dished out 15 assists while Terry Rozier added 29 points.
Despite the absence of John Collins from this game (left hip flexor soreness) — with recently acquired Saddiq Bey starting in his place — the Hawks were favored heading into this contest.