Led by Gordon Hayward's career-high 44 points, the Hornets defeated the Hawks, 102-94. LaMelo Ball added 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Hornets in the victory, while John Collins tallied 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 3-5 on the season, while the Hawks fall to 4-4.
