Hawks Achieve Franchise Record with 128-81 Victory Over Hornets

In a significant game on Friday night, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 in Charlotte, marking the largest victory in franchise history.

Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 19 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds, while Aaron Wiggins contributed 19 points off the bench. All five starters for Atlanta scored in double figures, with Nickell Alexander-Walker and C.J. McCollum adding 14 and 13 points, respectively. The Hawks established a commanding 25-point lead by halftime, capitalizing on 14 turnovers by the Hornets in the first half.

The Hornets faced criticism from their home crowd of 19,524, especially after trading star point guard LaMelo Ball. Brandon Miller struggled, scoring only six points on 1-of-11 shooting from three-point range. Charlotte also played without key players Kon Knueppel, Coby White, and Grant Williams, who are recovering from injuries. The Hornets are set to host the Miami Heat on Saturday.