In-form Atlanta Hawks host Charlotte Hornets
Atlanta Hawks meet Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena, Sunday 7:30am (NBA). Charlotte Hornets have won 28 of the 51 meetings with Atlanta Hawks since 2001.
The big picture
Atlanta Hawks come in 13th on the ladder; Charlotte Hornets are 21st. Atlanta Hawks have the higher position to protect.
Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Form
Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.
Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.
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: Atlanta Hawks 23, Charlotte Hornets 28.
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 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).
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).
At State Farm Arena
Atlanta Hawks have won 17 of their last 22 at State Farm Arena.
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.
