Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets: Tonight’s Game Starting Lineups Revealed

The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the Charlotte Hornets tonight, following a recent victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. This matchup marks the first encounter of the season between these two division rivals. The Hornets will head into this game after a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Currently, Charlotte holds a record of 4-12 and is struggling to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Game Start and Lineups

As the game approaches tip-off, both teams have announced their starting lineups:

• Atlanta Hawks:
  • G – Nickeil Alexander-Walker
  • G – Dyson Daniels
  • F – Zaccharie Risacher
  • F – Jalen Johnson
  • C – Onyeka Okongwu
• Charlotte Hornets:
  • G – Collin Sexton
  • G – Kon Knueppel
  • F – Sion James
  • F – Miles Bridges
  • C – Mason Plumlee

Atlanta Hawks Performance Overview

The Hawks are looking to build on their performance against the Pelicans. Despite previous struggles, their offense has shown improvement. Currently, they rank:

• 18th in points scored
• 8th in field goal percentage
• 9th in three-point percentage
• 18th in free throw percentage
• 25th in rebounds
• 3rd in assists
• 13th in turnovers per game

Defensively, Atlanta has also made strides. They rank:

• 18th in points allowed
• 8th in field goal percentage allowed
• 7th in three-point percentage allowed
• 15th in defensive rating

Charlotte Hornets Struggles

In contrast, the Charlotte Hornets have faced challenges on both ends of the court. Offensively, they rank:

• 20th in points scored
• 21st in field goal percentage
• 19th in three-point percentage
• 30th in assists
• 22nd in turnovers

The Hornets’ defense is also in a rough patch, placing them:

• 23rd in points allowed
• 28th in field goal percentage allowed
• 30th in three-point percentage allowed
• 2nd in total rebounds allowed

Looking Ahead

With both teams at a critical point in their seasons, the Hawks aim to capitalize on the Hornets’ defensive weaknesses. Fans can expect a competitive game as both sides search for an essential win.