Charlotte Hornets (43-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (43-39, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
PLAY-IN GAME: The Hawks and Hornets square off with the winner advancing to play for the eighth seed.
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks host the Charlotte Hornets for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament. The winner moves on in the tournament to play for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
The Hawks are 26-26 in Eastern Conference games. Atlanta has a 7-3 record in one-possession games.
The Hornets are 27-25 against conference opponents.