3rd Quarter Analysis: Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks
In the ongoing matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks, the Hornets are living up to the expectations of their home crowd. Currently holding a commanding lead of 96-80 over the Hawks, they seem poised to satisfy their supporters’ hopes.
With such a strong performance, the Hornets are on track to significantly improve their record to 13-41. Conversely, the Hawks, currently standing at 24-31, face the challenge of swiftly turning their fortunes around to avoid cementing their current standing.
Matchup Details:
- Teams: Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Current Records: Atlanta 24-30, Charlotte 12-41
How to Watch:
- When: Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV Broadcast: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
- Online Streaming: FuboTV (Regional restrictions may apply; free trial available)
- Live Coverage: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Price: $12.00
Game Recap:
The Hawks, coming off a two-game homestand, are now facing the Hornets on their home turf. Despite a promising start in their recent game against Chicago, where they held a 13-point lead late in the first quarter, the Hawks ultimately succumbed to a 136-126 defeat.
Notable performances from players like Bogdan Bogdanovic, who scored 28 points and provided 4 assists, couldn’t salvage the game. Conversely, the Hornets secured an upset victory over the Pacers with a score of 111-102, marking their second consecutive win by a margin of nine points.
Miles Bridges’ standout performance with 20 points and 10 rebounds contributed significantly to the Hornets’ success.
Outlook and Predictions:
As the Hawks face off against the Hornets, possession dynamics are expected to play a crucial role. Both teams have showcased strengths in ball possession, with the Hawks averaging 12.7 turnovers per game and the Hornets averaging 13.1 turnovers per game. The clash of these strengths sets an intriguing stage for the matchup.
In terms of predictions, the Hawks are currently favored to win by seven points. However, both teams have struggled against the spread this season, with the Hawks at 17-37 and Charlotte at 20-33.
Odds:
According to the latest NBA odds, the Atlanta Hawks are considered a solid 7-point favorite against the Charlotte Hornets. The over/under for the game is set at 238.5 points.
Series History:
In their last ten encounters, Charlotte has emerged victorious in six games against Atlanta. Here’s a summary of their recent matchups:
- Oct 25, 2023: Charlotte 116 vs. Atlanta 110
- Feb 13, 2023: Charlotte 144 vs. Atlanta 138
- Jan 21, 2023: Charlotte 122 vs. Atlanta 118
- Dec 16, 2022: Atlanta 125 vs. Charlotte 106
- Oct 23, 2022: Charlotte 126 vs. Atlanta 109
- Apr 13, 2022: Atlanta 132 vs. Charlotte 103
- Mar 16, 2022: Charlotte 116 vs. Atlanta 106
- Jan 23, 2022: Atlanta 113 vs. Charlotte 91
- Dec 05, 2021: Charlotte 130 vs. Atlanta 127
- Nov 20, 2021: Atlanta 115 vs. Charlotte 105
