Grayson Allen brings up game 500 as Charlotte Hornets meet Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Hornets meet Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center, Wednesday 11:00am (NBA). Charlotte Hornets have won 28 of the 51 meetings with Atlanta Hawks since 2001.
The big picture
Charlotte Hornets come in 21st on the ladder; Atlanta Hawks are 13th. Atlanta Hawks are the side higher up the table.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.
Form
Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.
Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.
Charlotte Hornets have lost their last six.
Atlanta Hawks arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 51 times on our records since 2001: Charlotte Hornets 28, Atlanta Hawks 23.
Last time out (2026-27), Atlanta Hawks won 128–81 at Spectrum Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Atlanta Hawks by 47 points in 2026-27 (128–81).
Players to watch
For Charlotte Hornets, watch Brandon Miller (20.6 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Naz Reid (16.6 points a game, 81 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Atlanta Hawks, watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker (22.3 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jalen Johnson (18.3 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Grayson Allen is set to play game 500.
Jalen Johnson is 12 points short of 4,000 for their career.
At Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets have won 13 of their last 23 at Spectrum Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Atlanta Hawks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
