Schuyler Callihan: Hawks 125, Hornets 111
Down LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Cody Martin spells trouble for the Charlotte Hornets. The paint defense was atrocious in Friday night's affair against New Orleans as they were unable to contain Jonas Valanciunas and were fouling at an alarming rate. Clint Capela and John Collins will have similar success but this is a game in which Trae Young can really go off with the backcourt that the Hornets will be deploying. Hawks win comfortably.
James Plowright: Hawks 109, Hornets 96
Charlotte is short handed on ball handling, shot creation and outside shooting.