Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks (34-34) will take on LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets (34-35) in part of the Wednesday NBA slate.
Both of these teams are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference play-in seeding with the Hawks holding just a half game lead over the Hornets entering this game.
Trae Young is entering this game having recorded consecutive 40-point games. While both came against some of the NBA’s worst defenses, he will be going up against another one with the Hornets.
Terry Rozier has been playing at a high level for the Hornets as of late. Over his last 10 games, he’s averaged 23.5 points in addition to LaMelo Ball chipping in averages of 19.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists over this span.
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This is a matchup featuring two poor defenses that rely on putting up big scoring totals to have a chance to win games. If jumpers are falling, this game could end up having a score in the 130s.
How to Watch Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets:
Date: Wednesday, March 16
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
TV Channel: Bally Sports Southeast
Injury Report for Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Danilo Gallinari – probable (Achilles soreness), John Collins – out (finger sprain, foot strain)
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report: Gordon Hayward – out (ankle sprain)
Projected Starting Lineups for Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets
Atlanta Hawks Projected Starting Lineup: G Trae Young, G Kevin Huerter, F De’Andre Hunter, F Danilo Gallinari, C Clint Capela
Charlotte Hornets Projected Starting Lineup: G LaMelo Ball, G Terry Rozier, F Miles Bridges, F PJ Washington, C Mason Plumlee
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