Hawks at Hornets · Recap

Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM ETSpectrum Center

2-0

Final

128–81

1-1

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
ATL	33	35	29	31	128
CHA	20	23	19	19	81

Largest lead ATL 49 pts · 3 lead changes · 2 ties · ATL led 96% of the game

Updated 19 h ago · news 30 h ago · box score via ESPN fetched Oct 23, 9:26 PM ET · source status

ATL

This game

CHA

50.5% FG (48/95)

Field goals

34.5% FG (30/87)

40.0% 3PT (18/45)

3-pointers

21.6% 3PT (11/51)

63.6% FT (14/22)

Free throws

83.3% FT (10/12)

48 reb 12 off · 36 def

Rebounds

48 reb 19 off · 29 def

13 tov

Turnovers

27 tov

54 pts

Points in the paint

34 pts

All team stats (14)

37 ast

Assists

21 ast

17 stl

Steals

7 stl

4 blk

Blocks

7 blk

15 pts

Points off turnovers

25 pts

19 pts

Fast-break pts

6 pts

21 PF

Fouls

18 PF

49 pts

Largest lead

2 pts

96% of the game

Time led

1% of the game

Team totals from the box score via ESPN; ▲ marks the better side.

Final box score

box score via ESPN · final · fetched Oct 23, 9:26 PM ET

Starters	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Jalen Johnson F	29 min	19 pts	9-16 FG	0-3 3PT	1-1 FT	7 reb	8 ast	3 tov	3 stl	1 blk	2 PF	+26 +/-
Nickeil Alexander-Walker G	27 min	14 pts	5-12 FG	2-7 3PT	2-2 FT	3 reb	5 ast	2 tov	2 stl	0 blk	1 PF	+43 +/-
Dyson Daniels G	23 min	11 pts	5-10 FG	0-1 3PT	1-3 FT	9 reb	4 ast	0 tov	7 stl	1 blk	2 PF	+32 +/-
CJ McCollum G	22 min	13 pts	4-10 FG	2-7 3PT	3-3 FT	1 reb	2 ast	0 tov	0 stl	1 blk	2 PF	+27 +/-
Onyeka Okongwu F	22 min	10 pts	4-8 FG	2-4 3PT	0-0 FT	4 reb	1 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+27 +/-
Bench	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Kingston Flemings G	25 min	5 pts	2-5 FG	1-1 3PT	0-0 FT	6 reb	8 ast	3 tov	1 stl	0 blk	4 PF	+15 +/-
Aaron Wiggins G	22 min	19 pts	7-9 FG	3-5 3PT	2-4 FT	1 reb	1 ast	1 tov	2 stl	0 blk	1 PF	+8 +/-
Luguentz Dort G	19 min	9 pts	2-5 FG	1-3 3PT	4-5 FT	5 reb	2 ast	1 tov	1 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+8 +/-
Jock Landale C	18 min	8 pts	3-8 FG	1-4 3PT	1-2 FT	6 reb	4 ast	0 tov	1 stl	1 blk	1 PF	+12 +/-
Corey Kispert F	10 min	11 pts	4-5 FG	3-4 3PT	0-0 FT	1 reb	1 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	1 PF	+13 +/-
Dorian Finney-Smith F	8 min	3 pts	1-2 FG	1-2 3PT	0-0 FT	2 reb	1 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+8 +/-
Asa Newell F	8 min	3 pts	1-2 FG	1-2 3PT	0-2 FT	1 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+8 +/-
Zuby Ejiofor F	8 min	3 pts	1-3 FG	1-2 3PT	0-0 FT	2 reb	0 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	3 PF	+8 +/-
Team		128 pts	48-95 FG	18-45 3PT	14-22 FT	48 reb	37 ast	12 tov	17 stl	4 blk	21 PF

Starters	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Naz Reid C	25 min	17 pts	7-16 FG	3-8 3PT	0-0 FT	6 reb	2 ast	7 tov	1 stl	0 blk	1 PF	-28 +/-
Sion James G	24 min	3 pts	1-7 FG	1-6 3PT	0-0 FT	2 reb	5 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	4 PF	-13 +/-
Brandon Miller F	23 min	6 pts	2-14 FG	1-11 3PT	1-1 FT	2 reb	0 ast	2 tov	2 stl	1 blk	2 PF	-37 +/-
Moussa Diabate F	21 min	5 pts	2-2 FG	0-0 3PT	1-2 FT	8 reb	1 ast	1 tov	1 stl	1 blk	0 PF	-27 +/-
Dennis Schroder G	20 min	4 pts	1-5 FG	0-2 3PT	2-2 FT	4 reb	3 ast	4 tov	0 stl	1 blk	2 PF	-22 +/-
Bench	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Tidjane Salaun F	23 min	11 pts	5-9 FG	1-5 3PT	0-0 FT	5 reb	1 ast	1 tov	2 stl	0 blk	1 PF	-19 +/-
Grayson Allen G	20 min	11 pts	3-8 FG	3-6 3PT	2-2 FT	2 reb	3 ast	2 tov	0 stl	0 blk	1 PF	-16 +/-
Ryan Kalkbrenner C	19 min	6 pts	3-4 FG	0-0 3PT	0-0 FT	7 reb	1 ast	1 tov	0 stl	2 blk	1 PF	-13 +/-
Royce O'Neale F	17 min	6 pts	2-6 FG	2-6 3PT	0-0 FT	2 reb	0 ast	0 tov	1 stl	0 blk	3 PF	-17 +/-
Christian Anderson G	16 min	2 pts	1-5 FG	0-3 3PT	0-0 FT	0 reb	2 ast	3 tov	0 stl	1 blk	0 PF	-6 +/-
Liam McNeeley G	12 min	4 pts	0-4 FG	0-2 3PT	4-4 FT	4 reb	0 ast	3 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-12 +/-
Hannes Steinbach F	12 min	6 pts	3-5 FG	0-0 3PT	0-1 FT	5 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	-12 +/-
PJ Hall C	10 min	0 pts	0-2 FG	0-2 3PT	0-0 FT	1 reb	3 ast	0 tov	0 stl	1 blk	1 PF	-13 +/-
Team		81 pts	30-87 FG	11-51 3PT	10-12 FT	48 reb	21 ast	25 tov	7 stl	7 blk	18 PF

1 did not play: Michael Ajayi (coach's decision)

How it went

key plays in our words · scores, lead changes, runs, timeouts and fouls on starters · play-by-play via ESPN

Q1 · ATL 33, CHA 20 (ATL 33–20 CHA in the period)

11:33BasketDiabate alley-oop dunk (assist: Schroder) · CHA 2–0
11:053-pointerOkongwu 3-pt jumper (assist: McCollum) · ATL 3–2 lead change
10:23BasketDaniels cutting layup (assist: Okongwu) · ATL 5–2
9:46BasketDiabate putback dunk · CHA 4–5
9:33BasketJohnson driving layup · ATL 7–4
9:263-pointerReid 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: James) · CHA 7–7
8:55BasketReid cutting layup (assist: James) · CHA 9–7 lead change
8:47BasketMcCollum driving layup · ATL 9–9
8:27BasketJohnson cutting dunk (assist: Daniels) · ATL 11–9 lead change
8:27FoulShooting foul on James (1 PF)
8:27Free throwJohnson free throw 1 of 1 · ATL 12–9
7:303-pointerMcCollum 3-pt jumper (assist: Johnson) · ATL 15–9 ATL 8–0 run
7:30TimeoutTimeout CHA
6:453-pointerAlexander-Walker 3-pt jumper (assist: Johnson) · ATL 18–9
6:30BasketSchroder pull-up jumper · CHA 11–18
6:19FoulPersonal foul on Miller (1 PF)
6:14FoulShooting foul on Schroder (1 PF)
6:14Free throwMcCollum free throw 1 of 3 · ATL 19–11
6:14Free throwMcCollum free throw 2 of 3 · ATL 20–11
6:14Free throwMcCollum free throw 3 of 3 · ATL 21–11
5:483-pointerMcCollum 3-pt jumper (assist: Dort) · ATL 24–11
5:33Free throwMiller free throw 1 of 1 · CHA 12–24
4:523-pointerDort 3-pt running jumper (assist: Johnson) · ATL 27–12
4:08BasketReid driving layup (assist: James) · CHA 14–27
3:353-pointerAllen 3-pt jumper (assist: James) · CHA 17–27
2:56TimeoutTimeout ATL
2:37FoulPersonal foul on James (2 PF)
2:33FoulOffensive foul on Alexander-Walker (1 PF)
2:06Free throwDiabate free throw 2 of 2 · CHA 18–27
1:51BasketLandale floater (assist: Alexander-Walker) · ATL 29–18
1:10BasketSalaun cutting dunk (assist: Diabate) · CHA 20–29
51.3 sBasketWiggins driving floater (assist: Landale) · ATL 31–20
4.9 sFree throwAlexander-Walker free throw 1 of 2 · ATL 32–20
4.9 sFree throwAlexander-Walker free throw 2 of 2 · ATL 33–20
0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q1 · ATL 33, CHA 20

Q2 · ATL 68, CHA 43 (ATL 35–23 CHA in the period)

11:443-pointerReid 3-pt step-back jumper · CHA 23–33
11:193-pointerWiggins 3-pt jumper (assist: Flemings) · ATL 36–23
10:593-pointerAlexander-Walker 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Landale) · ATL 39–23
10:37FoulShooting foul on Reid (1 PF)
10:37Free throwDort free throw 1 of 2 · ATL 40–23
10:29Free throwSchroder free throw 1 of 2 · CHA 24–40
10:29Free throwSchroder free throw 2 of 2 · CHA 25–40
10:04BasketFlemings putback layup · ATL 42–25
9:413-pointerWiggins 3-pt running jumper (assist: Flemings) · ATL 45–25 ATL 12–2 run
9:39TimeoutTimeout CHA
9:23BasketMiller driving floater · CHA 27–45
9:073-pointerWiggins 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Flemings) · ATL 48–27
8:523-pointerMiller 3-pt jumper (assist: Reid) · CHA 30–48
8:39BasketWiggins reverse layup (assist: Alexander-Walker) · ATL 50–30
8:223-pointerReid 3-pt pull-up jumper · CHA 33–50
7:37BasketWiggins driving floater · ATL 52–33
6:34FoulOffensive foul on Johnson (1 PF)
6:22FoulPersonal foul on McCollum (1 PF)
6:113-pointerJames 3-pt jumper (assist: Allen) · CHA 36–52
5:49FoulPersonal foul on Daniels (1 PF)
5:37BasketReid fadeaway jumper · CHA 38–52
5:21BasketDaniels driving floater (assist: Wiggins) · ATL 54–38
5:04BasketKalkbrenner tip-in · CHA 40–54
4:50BasketJohnson pull-up jumper · ATL 56–40
4:383-pointerAllen 3-pt jumper (assist: Schroder) · CHA 43–56
4:38TimeoutTimeout ATL
3:49BasketJohnson driving layup (assist: Alexander-Walker) · ATL 58–43
2:42BasketMcCollum pull-up jumper · ATL 60–43
2:22BasketAlexander-Walker running layup (assist: Johnson) · ATL 62–43
2:06FoulPersonal foul on McCollum (2 PF)
1:50BasketJohnson running dunk (assist: Daniels) · ATL 64–43 ATL 8–0 run
1:26BasketJohnson running alley-oop dunk (assist: Daniels) · ATL 66–43
1:24TimeoutTimeout CHA
56.4 sBasketDaniels driving reverse layup (assist: Alexander-Walker) · ATL 68–43
0.0 sPeriodHalftime · ATL 68, CHA 43

Q3 · ATL 97, CHA 62 (ATL 29–19 CHA in the period)

10:59FoulPersonal foul on Daniels (2 PF)
10:15FoulPersonal foul on James (3 PF)
9:28BasketAlexander-Walker running layup (assist: McCollum) · ATL 70–43
9:10FoulLoose-ball foul on James (4 PF)
9:03FoulPersonal foul on Miller (2 PF)
8:38BasketOkongwu layup (assist: Johnson) · ATL 72–43
8:38TimeoutTimeout CHA
8:18BasketDaniels running layup (assist: Johnson) · ATL 74–43
8:18FoulShooting foul on Schroder (2 PF)
8:05BasketReid driving layup (assist: Schroder) · CHA 45–74
7:52BasketOkongwu floater (assist: Johnson) · ATL 76–45
6:58BasketAlexander-Walker driving layup (assist: Daniels) · ATL 78–45
6:43FoulPersonal foul on Johnson (2 PF)
6:273-pointerOkongwu 3-pt running jumper (assist: Johnson) · ATL 81–45
6:17FoulPersonal foul on Okongwu (1 PF)
6:103-pointerO'Neale 3-pt jumper (assist: Reid) · CHA 48–81
5:51Free throwDaniels free throw 2 of 2 · ATL 82–48
5:10FoulShooting foul on Okongwu (2 PF)
5:10Free throwAllen free throw 1 of 2 · CHA 49–82
5:10Free throwAllen free throw 2 of 2 · CHA 50–82
4:57BasketJohnson cutting dunk (assist: Landale) · ATL 84–50
3:47Free throwDort free throw 1 of 3 · ATL 85–50
3:47Free throwDort free throw 2 of 3 · ATL 86–50
3:47Free throwDort free throw 3 of 3 · ATL 87–50
3:353-pointerO'Neale 3-pt jumper (assist: Allen) · CHA 53–87
3:21BasketJohnson driving layup · ATL 89–53
3:053-pointerAllen 3-pt jumper (assist: Anderson) · CHA 56–89
2:52TimeoutTimeout ATL
2:52Free throwWiggins free throw 2 of 2 · ATL 90–56
2:33BasketKalkbrenner alley-oop layup (assist: Allen) · CHA 58–90
2:03BasketAnderson cutting dunk (assist: Kalkbrenner) · CHA 60–90
1:47BasketJohnson putback layup · ATL 92–60
1:37BasketKalkbrenner dunk (assist: Anderson) · CHA 62–92
1:23BasketDort cutting layup (assist: Flemings) · ATL 94–62
15.4 sFree throwLandale free throw 1 of 2 · ATL 95–62
7.5 sBasketWiggins layup (assist: Dort) · ATL 97–62
0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q3 · ATL 97, CHA 62

Q4 · ATL 128, CHA 81 (ATL 31–19 CHA in the period)

11:473-pointerLandale 3-pt jumper (assist: Flemings) · ATL 100–62 ATL 10–2 run
11:353-pointerSalaun 3-pt jumper (assist: James) · CHA 65–100
11:26Free throwWiggins free throw 2 of 2 · ATL 101–65
10:58BasketLandale alley-oop layup (assist: Alexander-Walker) · ATL 103–65
10:28BasketSalaun running dunk · CHA 67–103
9:52Free throwMcNeeley free throw 1 of 2 · CHA 68–103
9:52Free throwMcNeeley free throw 2 of 2 · CHA 69–103
8:443-pointerKispert 3-pt pull-up jumper · ATL 106–69
8:09BasketDaniels floater (assist: Landale) · ATL 108–69
8:08TimeoutTimeout CHA
6:39BasketSteinbach reverse layup (assist: Hall) · CHA 71–108
5:58BasketKispert driving floater · ATL 110–71
5:56TimeoutTimeout CHA
5:29Free throwMcNeeley free throw 1 of 2 · CHA 72–110
5:29Free throwMcNeeley free throw 2 of 2 · CHA 73–110
5:143-pointerFinney-Smith 3-pt jumper (assist: Kispert) · ATL 113–73
3:583-pointerFlemings 3-pt pull-up jumper · ATL 116–73
3:21BasketSteinbach layup (assist: Salaun) · CHA 75–116
3:063-pointerKispert 3-pt jumper (assist: Finney-Smith) · ATL 119–75
2:41BasketSalaun floater (assist: Hall) · CHA 77–119
2:243-pointerKispert 3-pt jumper (assist: Flemings) · ATL 122–77
1:453-pointerNewell 3-pt jumper (assist: Flemings) · ATL 125–77
1:08BasketSalaun running dunk (assist: Hall) · CHA 79–125
58.2 s3-pointerEjiofor 3-pt jumper (assist: Flemings) · ATL 128–79
44.3 sBasketSteinbach driving layup · CHA 81–128
0.0 sPeriodFinal · ATL 128, CHA 81

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Recap

Hawks routed Hornets by 47 pts in Charlotte

Atlanta beat Charlotte ATL 128, CHA 81, leading for 96% of the game and by as many as 49 pts. Jalen Johnson had 19 pts, 7 reb, 8 ast and 3 stl, and Aaron Wiggins added 19 pts on 7-9 FG off the bench. Charlotte committed 27 tov and shot 11-51 3PT.

Sources: Box score via ESPN

Also in the picture (3)

Atlanta won every quarter after a fast start
The Hawks led ATL 33, CHA 20 after the first quarter and outscored Charlotte in all four periods. They finished with 37 ast and 54 pts in the paint.
Sources: Box score via ESPN
Reported Naz Reid led Charlotte in the loss
RotoWire reported that Naz Reid led the Hornets with 17 pts on 7-16 FG, plus 6 reb, in 25 min. Tidjane Salaun and Grayson Allen each scored 11 pts.
Sources: RotoWire note · Box score via ESPN
Reported Diabate said Hornets lacked energy from the start
Rod Boone (@rodboone) reported that Moussa Diabate said the Hornets did not start the game with the right energy level, and that things got worse from there.
Sources: @rodboone (X)

Recap written Oct 23, 10:18 PM ET by our system from the box score and the posts linked, in our own words. Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Things to watch

set before tip, answered from the box score after

Does Jalen Wilson play? No
At tip: Out (NBA report)
What happened: Did not play
Does Keshon Gilbert play? No
At tip: Out (NBA report)
What happened: Did not play
Does RayJ Dennis play? No
At tip: Out (NBA report)
What happened: Did not play

Before the game: the story

Reported Hornets without Knueppel, White and Grant Williams against Hawks

Charlotte is without Kon Knueppel (hamstring), Coby White (calf strain) and Grant Williams (hamstring) on Friday, and Kylan Boswell is still out after knee surgery. On The Old Man and the Three, the host said Knueppel is working through health issues and should be back soon.

Sources: Coby White status (RotoWire) · Grant Williams status (ESPN) · Kon Knueppel status (ESPN) · Kylan Boswell status (ESPN) · Locked On Hornets “Rookie Runs LIMITED | Christian Anderson STRUGGLES” at 37:15

Also in the picture (3)

Reported Brandon Miller's $209 million extension and a rough opening night
Miller signed a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale extension, ESPN reported, but then shot 7-of-21 against Brooklyn, according to RotoWire. Knueppel said on The Old Man and the Three that Miller had shoulder surgery this offseason and didn't get a full summer of work.
Sources: ESPN: “Hornets, Brandon Miller agree to 5-year, $209M rookie extension” · Transaction 2026-10-19 · RotoWire note: Brandon Miller · The Old Man and the Three “Kon Is Ready To Help Lead The Hornets In Year 2” at 27:19
Opinion Alexander-Walker scores 31 as Atlanta's new rotation takes shape
ESPN reported that Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 31 in the opening win over Orlando. Zach Lowe noted that Luguentz Dort comes off the bench, and Locked On Hawks pointed out that Atlanta closed with newcomer Aaron Wiggins rather than Dort or CJ McCollum.
Sources: ESPN: “Nickeil Alexander-Walker pours in 31, leads Hawks to season-opening 13…” · RotoWire note: Nickeil Alexander-Walker · The Zach Lowe Show “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot” at 34:17 · Locked On Hawks “Hawks open season with quality road victory in Orl” at 26:15 · Locked On Hawks “HAWKS POSTCAST: Game Of Runs Highlight Season Open” at 19:43
Reported Hawks mostly healthy; Okongwu extension window closes
Mouhamed Gueye (left foot fracture) and Henri Veesaar (torn ACL, expected to miss the season) are out for Atlanta. Jalen Wilson, Keshon Gilbert and RayJ Dennis are questionable. Brad Rowland reported that Okongwu's extension window closed without a deal, with two seasons left on his current contract.
Sources: Henri Veesaar status (ESPN) · Mouhamed Gueye status (injury report) · Jalen Wilson status (injury report) · Keshon Gilbert status (injury report) · RayJ Dennis status (injury report)

Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; written Oct 23, 1:15 PM ET, before tip. Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Since the final

posted after the final · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN

BlueskyATL31 h ago
Not exactly a home-friendly whistle for the Hawks so far this evening, and they're getting visibly frustrated by it.
@btrowland.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
RotoWireCHANaz Reid31 h ago
Naz Reid: Nets 23 points with nine boards — Reid notched 23 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt), nine rebounds and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 win over Miami.
RotoWire · Original ↗
RotoWireCHABrandon Miller31 h ago
Brandon Miller: Scores 34 points with full line — Miller accumulated 34 points (10-29 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 11-12 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block across 36 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 win over the Heat.
RotoWire · Original ↗
BlueskyATLJalen Johnson32 h ago
ime udoka calls a frustrated timeout after only 92 seconds hawks lead 5-0 with jalen johnson going to the line after the stoppage
@btrowland.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
XCHAChristian AndersonAvailable36 h ago
Christian Anderson (ankle) listed available to play Saturday.
@UnderdogNBA · View on X
ESPNCHAGrant WilliamsOut40 h ago
Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Right, Hamstring (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by @UnderdogNBA
ESPNCHAChristian AndersonDay-to-day40 h ago
Anderson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Left, Ankle, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-24)ESPN · Original ↗
ESPNCHACoby WhiteOut40 h ago
White (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Miami.
Left, Calf, Strain (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by RotoWire

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ESPNCHAKon KnueppelOut40 h ago
Knueppel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Left, Hamstring (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by RotoWire
XATLAbout an earlier game40 h ago
Hawks say Jock Landale (nasal fracture) is available for tonight's game vs. Houston. Mo Gueye and Henri Veesaar remain out.
@KLChouinard · View on Xalso reported by @btrowland.bsky.social
RotoWireCHABrandon MillerOct 24
Brandon Miller: Endures disastrous shooting night — Miller managed six points (2-14 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two steals and a block across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-81 loss to the Hawks.
RotoWire · Original ↗
RotoWireATLDyson DanielsOct 24
Dyson Daniels: Excellent all-around showing — Daniels delivered 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, seven steals and a block across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-81 win over the Hornets.
RotoWire · Original ↗
BlueskyCHABrandon MillerOct 23
Latest at Casino.org: Hornets Made Late Offer as Brandon Miller Sought to Surpass Thompson’s Extension:
@ericpincus.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
RotoWireCHANaz ReidOct 23
Naz Reid: Paces Charlotte in blowout loss — Reid recorded 17 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes in Friday's 128-81 loss to the Hawks.
RotoWire · Original ↗
XCHAMoussa DiabateOct 23
Moussa Diabate said the #Hornets didn't come out with the appropriate energy level to start the game. And it only got worse from there.
@rodboone · View on X

Injuries at tip

official report Oct 23 · as of tip, Oct 23, 7:00 PM ET

ATL Atlanta Hawks

Started Johnson, Alexander-Walker, Daniels, McCollum, Okongwu box score

Henri VeesaarOut
Veesaar was diagnosed with a torn right ACL and is expected to miss the 2026-27 season, the Hawks announced Monday.
Right, Knee (return est. 2027-07-01) · ESPN Sep 21
Jalen WilsonOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report Oct 23
Keshon GilbertOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report Oct 23
Mouhamed GueyeOut
Injury/Illness - Left Foot Fracture · NBA report Oct 23
RayJ DennisOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report Oct 23

CHA Charlotte Hornets

Started Reid, James, Miller, Diabate, Schroder box score

Coby WhiteOut
Coby White: Still sidelined with calf strain — White (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
RotoWire Oct 22
Grant WilliamsOut
Williams (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Right, Hamstring (return est. 2026-10-24) · ESPN Oct 22
Kon KnueppelOut
Knueppel (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Left, Hamstring (return est. 2026-10-24) · ESPN Oct 22
Kylan BoswellOut
Earlier (ESPN, Oct 5): Boswell is rehabbing a right knee injury, and he's hopeful to be cleared for basketball activities prior to the start of the G League season in late October.
Right, Knee (return est. 2026-10-21) · NBA report Oct 23

Latest news

posted before tip · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN

BlueskyATLJock LandaleAvailableOct 23
Hawks announced that Jock Landale he has a nasal fracture, but will be available to play tonight in Charlotte. He got decked in the game against Orlando on Wednesday, but ended up staying in.
@btrowland.bsky.social · View on Blueskyalso reported by @KLChouinard
BlueskyATLAaron WigginsOct 22
new locked on hawks will be live as soon as possible... - quality win on the road - whistles galore - NAW to the rescue late - a lot of Aaron Wiggins - Flemings debut - Dyson being Dyson - etc. etc. 🎧 Apple: apple.co/3xGpUhr 🎧 YouTube: tinyurl.com/4fnjpma2 🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/vycdm5ye
@btrowland.bsky.social · View on Bluesky

Schedule & travel · referees

	ATL	CHA
Days of rest	1	1
Back-to-back	No	No
Games in last 7 days	2	2
Travel to this game (est.)	463 mi	530 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)	1,424 mi	1,484 mi
Time zones crossed	0	0
Road trip game #	3	—

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Referees: Kevin Scott, Eric Lewis, Pat O'Connell

After the game

posted after the final · newest 26 h ago · sources checked 4 h ago · each item links to where it came from

ATL Atlanta Hawks

News ESPN · Story · 30 h ago
Durant scores 22, Sheppard hits five 3-pointers to lead Rockets to a win in Atlanta's home opener
— Kevin Durant scored 22 points and both Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason had 19 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-114.
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Rotation Locked On Hawks · 3 points · 29 h ago
- Luguentz Dort was the first sub, as in the first two games. He immediately took the Kevin Durant matchup, and Dyson Daniels moved off the ball. at 14:28
- Wiggins, Flemings and Landale came in together as a bench trio, as they have regularly this season. at 14:54
- Only nine players played again. The host calls it a firm nine-man rotation so far under Quin Snyder. at 21:10
“Comeback bid falls short for Hawks in home opener against Rockets” · listen ↗
News ESPN · Story · Oct 23
Hornets blown out by Hawks 128-81 in first game home without LaMelo Ball, booed by sellout crowd
— Jalen Johnson had 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and Atlanta hammered the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 on Friday night in the Hawks' largest blowout in franchise history.
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RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 30 h ago
Jalen Johnson: Ties career high in loss — Johnson contributed 26 points (8-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 16 assists, nine rebounds and two steals across 38 minutes in Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Rockets.
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CHA Charlotte Hornets

News ESPN · Story · 30 h ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo fouls out vs. Hornets as Heat tumble to 0-3
The Heat fell to 0-3 after a 115-110 loss to the undermanned Hornets in which Giannis Antetokounmpo scored just 14 points before fouling out.
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Availability Locked On NBA host · Report · 26 h ago
The Hornets are 2-1 despite many injuries. Kon Knueppel and Coby White are hurt, among others. No injury details were given.
“Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 5:26 · listen ↗
News ESPN · Story · 32 h ago
Brandon Miller scores 34 points as the Hornets beat the winless Heat 115-110
— Brandon Miller scored 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the winless Miami Heat 115-110 on Saturday, bouncing back from one of the worst losses in franchise history a night earlier.
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Availability Locked On Hornets · 2 points · 39 h ago
- Grant Williams is injured, along with Kon Knueppel and Coby White. The host says the team's depth cannot cover all three being out at once. at 29:00
- Christian Anderson left the game injured, returned in the third quarter, then left again holding onto someone. The host did not have a status update. at 16:02
“Hornets have HISTORIC Loss | Brandon Miller STRUGGLES | Should We PANIC?” · listen ↗
X Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) · Report · 40 h ago
The Hornets will be without Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Grant Williams, who are all out injured. 6 p.m. (WPLG Local 10)
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Reporters, insiders and team podcasts after the final. Podcast items are our short summaries, credited to who said it. Rumors and opinions are labelled and are not checked facts.

Before the game, they said

newest Oct 22 · reporters, insiders, ESPN and team podcasts · each item links to where it came from

ATL Atlanta Hawks

Rotation Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · Oct 22
Hawks starting five: Luguentz Dort comes off the bench despite being a defensive stopper. Atlanta considered bringing CJ McCollum off the bench again but decided not to. Lowe says Alexander-Walker was acquired as a sixth man but is too good for that role.
“Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 34:17 · listen ↗
Availability Locked On Hawks · 2 points · Oct 22
- The host said the Hawks were fully healthy and everyone in the rotation was available except Mouhamed Gueye. No reason for his absence was given. at 25:46
- Luguentz Dort came in very early because Nickeil Alexander-Walker was in foul trouble. at 13:45
“Hawks open season with quality road victory in Orlando” · listen ↗
Rotation Locked On Hawks host · Analysis · Oct 22
The host likes the Alexander-Walker/Wiggins combination, with one subbing out for the other. He thinks it will cause problems for opponents.
“HAWKS POSTCAST: Game Of Runs Highlight Season Opener In Southeast Division Feud” at 19:43 · listen ↗

CHA Charlotte Hornets

Availability Hornets PR (reported), via Locked On Hornets · Relayed report · Oct 22
Hornets PR's injury report for the Hawks game: Kylan Boswell is out (right knee surgery), and Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Grant Williams are all out.
“Rookie Runs LIMITED | Christian Anderson STRUGGLES | Depth FUELS Win” at 37:15 · listen ↗
Availability The Old Man and the Three · 2 points · Oct 22
- The host says Kon Knueppel is working through health issues and will be back on the court soon. No injury or timeline is specified. at 23:07
- Kon Knueppel (reported): Knueppel says Brandon Miller had shoulder surgery this offseason, for the issue he wore a wrap for last year. He says Miller has not had a full offseason of work. at 27:19
“Kon Is Ready To Help Lead The Hornets In Year 2” · listen ↗
Rotation Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 22
The Hornets beat the Nets 110-103. Naz Reid debuted with 20 points to lead the starters. Grayson Allen hit five threes off the bench, and Ryan Kalkbrenner was plus-22 in 14 bench minutes.
“GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 36:36 · listen ↗
Rotation Locked On Hornets host · Report · Oct 22
Sion James started in the backcourt alongside Dennis Schroder, and Grayson Allen came off the bench.
“Hornets WIN 6th Straight Season Opener | Naz Reid Goes OFF | Hornets' Bench WRENCH” at 13:30 · listen ↗

Podcast items are our short summaries, credited to who said it. Rumors and opinions are labelled and are not checked facts. Each visit shows a different mix of the latest items; the first two are the most newsworthy.

Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets, Fri, Oct 23: final, Hawks 128, Hornets 81

This game

Final box score

How it went

Q4 · ATL 128, CHA 81 (ATL 31–19 CHA in the period)

Hawks routed Hornets by 47 pts in Charlotte

Things to watch

Reported Hornets without Knueppel, White and Grant Williams against Hawks

Since the final

Injuries at tip

ATL Atlanta Hawks

CHA Charlotte Hornets

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