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Charlotte Hornets (12-34, 14th in Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (24-22, 8th in Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -8.5
Bottom line: Atlanta will try to keep their five-game winning streak as the Hawks take on Charlotte.
The Hawks are 5-3 against Southeast Division teams. Atlanta ranks third in the Eastern Conference, where he is scoring 51.9 points per game, led by Clint Capela, who averages 10.8.
The Hornets are 3-6 in division play. Charlotte ranks ninth in the NBA with 14.8 fast-his points per game, led by Terry Rozier, who averages 3.0.
The two teams will meet for the third time this season. The Hawks won their final game on December 17, 125-106. Trae Young led the Hawks with 31 points, while LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 27 points.
Top performer: Young is averaging 27.1 points and 9.7 assists for the Hawks. Dejounte Murray has averaged 16.8 points over his last 10 games for Atlanta.
Rozier averaged 2.5 3-pointers per game for the Hornets, scoring 21.0 points and shooting 31.8%. Ball has averaged 23 points, 5.2 rebounds and eight assists in his last 10 games with Charlotte.
Last 10 games: Hawks: 7-3, averaging 120.9 points, 41.2 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 7.2 steals, 5.7 blocks, 50.7% shooting percentage. Opponents are scoring an average of 118.5 points per game.
Hornets: 2-8, averaging 115.7 points, 43.1 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.1 steals, 4.7 blocks, 46.9% shooting percentage. Opponents are scoring an average of 122.5 points.
Injured: Hawks: Not listed.
Hornets: Kelly Oubre Jr.: Outs (hands), Cody Martin: Days (knee), Gordon Hayward: Days (hamstring), LaMelo Ball: Days (ankle).
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The Associated Press produced this article using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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