Hornets Look To Build On Two-Game Streak
The Charlotte Hornets play host to the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Hornets (27-24) have won seven of their last 10 games, including their last two in a row. They will look to keep rolling, as they face the first game of a three-game home stand, with the opportunity to improve on their, 13-9, home record. Terry Rozier leads the team, averaging 20.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals, in 33.5 minutes per game. Devonte' Graham is averaging 14.0 points, 5.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals, while P.J. Washington is averaging 11.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals. The Hornets are shooting an average of 37.9 percent from long range, which is eighth best in the league. LaMelo Ball (wrist) and Gordon Hayward (foot) remain sidelined.

Meanwhile, the Hawks (28-25) have won six of their last 10 games, including their most recent contest. They will look to keep it rolling and add to their, 14-15, road record, as they face the first game of a two-game road trip. John Collins (ankle) will remain sidelined through Sunday's action. Trae Young (calf) continues to lead the team on the offensive end, averaging 25.4 points and 9.5 assists, in 34 minutes per game, but he is listed as questionable for action. Clint Capela is averaging 15.2 points, 14.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks, while Danilo Gallinari is averaging 13.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic has been playing great lately, averaging 18.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals, over the last 10 games. The Hawks are averaging 113.5 points per game, and they are doing a good job on the defensive end, holding opponents to an average of 111.5 points per game, and 46.0 percent shooting from the field.
Posted on: 4/10/2021 3:20 PM