Through 1 Quarter

The Charlotte Hornets typically have all the answers at home, but the Atlanta Hawks are posing a tough problem. After one quarter neither squad has the game in the bag, but the Hawks lead 27-21. Their offense has come from several players so far.

Atlanta and Charlotte came into this matchup with previous-game wins. It’s looking like Atlanta will be able to keep the momentum, but Charlotte still has three quarters to right the ship.

Who’s Playing

Charlotte @ Atlanta

Current Records: Charlotte 10-7; Atlanta 7-9

What to Know

The Charlotte Hornets have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. Charlotte and the Atlanta Hawks will face off in a Southeast Division battle at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday at State Farm Arena. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

The Hornets came out on top in a nail-biter against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, sneaking past 121-118. Point guard LaMelo Ball and small forward Gordon Hayward were among the main playmakers for Charlotte as the former almost posted a triple-double on 32 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists and the latter had 25 points. Hayward had some trouble finding his footing against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, so this was a step in the right direction.

Meanwhile, Atlanta didn’t have too much trouble with the Boston Celtics at home on Wednesday as they won 110-99. Atlanta got their victory on the backs of several key players, and it was power forward John Collins out in front dropping a double-double on 20 points and 11 boards.

Charlotte is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. They are currently five-for-five against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

It was close but no cigar for the Hornets as they fell 105-101 to the Hawks when the two teams previously met in April. Can Charlotte avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll soon find out.

How To Watch

• When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: State Farm Arena — Atlanta, Georgia
• TV: NBATV
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $45.00

Odds

The Hawks are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Hawks, as the game opened with the Hawks as a 6-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Charlotte have won 13 out of their last 21 games against Atlanta.

• Apr 11, 2021 – Atlanta 105 vs. Charlotte 101
• Jan 09, 2021 – Charlotte 113 vs. Atlanta 105
• Jan 06, 2021 – Charlotte 102 vs. Atlanta 94
• Mar 09, 2020 – Atlanta 143 vs. Charlotte 138
• Dec 08, 2019 – Atlanta 122 vs. Charlotte 107
• Feb 09, 2019 – Charlotte 129 vs. Atlanta 120
• Nov 28, 2018 – Charlotte 108 vs. Atlanta 94
• Nov 25, 2018 – Atlanta 124 vs. Charlotte 123
• Nov 06, 2018 – Charlotte 113 vs. Atlanta 102
• Mar 15, 2018 – Charlotte 129 vs. Atlanta 117
• Jan 31, 2018 – Charlotte 123 vs. Atlanta 110
• Jan 26, 2018 – Charlotte 121 vs. Atlanta 110
• Oct 20, 2017 – Charlotte 109 vs. Atlanta 91
• Apr 11, 2017 – Atlanta 103 vs. Charlotte 76
• Mar 20, 2017 – Charlotte 105 vs. Atlanta 90
• Dec 17, 2016 – Charlotte 107 vs. Atlanta 99
• Nov 18, 2016 – Charlotte 100 vs. Atlanta 96
• Feb 28, 2016 – Atlanta 87 vs. Charlotte 76
• Jan 13, 2016 – Charlotte 107 vs. Atlanta 84
• Nov 01, 2015 – Atlanta 94 vs. Charlotte 92
• Oct 30, 2015 – Atlanta 97 vs. Charlotte 94

Injury Report for Atlanta

• Onyeka Okongwu: Out (Shoulder)
• De’Andre Hunter: Out (Wrist)

Injury Report for Charlotte

• P.J. Washington: Out (Elbow)