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Hawks Soar to Spectrum Center for Showdown with Hornets

As the Atlanta Hawks prepare to face off against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent offensive momentum. The Hawks have shown a trend of high-scoring games, with a notable performance in their last game against the Memphis Grizzlies where they scored 119 points. Despite this, they fell short by six points in a close contest that saw them leading for over half the game.


CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 13: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots a free throw during the second period of a basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center on February 13, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

The Hawks' scoring has been impressive, averaging around 122 points over their past three games. Their shooting efficiency has been solid with field goal percentages hovering around 52 percent and effective field goal percentages reaching up to 61 percent. They've also demonstrated an ability to share the ball effectively, as seen by their assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.8 against Memphis.


However, defense remains an area of concern for Atlanta; they've allowed an average of approximately 125 points across these matches. This defensive vulnerability could be exploited by a Hornets team looking to capitalize on home-court advantage.


CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 13: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the first period of a basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center on February 13, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

Rebounding has been fairly consistent for the Hawks, pulling down about 51 boards per game recently and converting second-chance opportunities at a rate near 46 percent. Bench contributions have also been significant, contributing nearly one-third of total points in some instances.


As we look ahead to this matchup on February 15th at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, it's clear that maintaining offensive efficiency while tightening up defensively will be key for Atlanta if they wish to secure a victory on the road. Fans can catch all the action live on BSSE channel 649.


CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 13: Dennis Smith Jr. #8 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the first period of a basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center on February 13, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

The scheduled tip-off is set for February 15th at Spectrum Center in Charlotte; fans can tune into BSSE channel 649 to watch what promises to be an exciting encounter between these two teams.

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