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Charlotte Hornets (12-34, 14th in Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (24-22, 8th in Eastern Conference)<\/p>\n
Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST<\/p>\n
: Hawks -8.5<\/p>\n
Bottom line: Atlanta will try to keep their five-game winning streak as the Hawks take on Charlotte.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Injured: Hawks: Not listed.<\/p>\n
Hornets: Kelly Oubre Jr.: Outs (hands), Cody Martin: Days (knee), Gordon Hayward: Days (hamstring), LaMelo Ball: Days (ankle).<\/p>\n
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The Associated Press produced this article using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n