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Atlanta Hawks Eye Redemption Against Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena

As the Atlanta Hawks prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 23rd, promises to be a pivotal moment in the Hawks' season.


CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 14: Seth Curry #30 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on February 14, 2024 at Spectrum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Analyzing past games reveals a mixed bag for the Hawks. In their most recent encounter against the New Orleans Pelicans, they fell short with a score of 103-116. Despite matching their opponents in total rebounds (47 each), they struggled with efficiency on both ends of the court. The Pelicans outperformed them with a shooting percentage of 57 compared to the Hawks' 42 percent and were more effective from beyond the arc, hitting 52 percent of threes against Atlanta's 37 percent.


However, there's hope stemming from an earlier victory over Cleveland Cavaliers where Atlanta showcased their offensive prowess by scoring 112 points and leading for nearly 39 minutes of game time. Their field goal percentage was an impressive 51 percent and they dominated points in paint with a total of 58.


CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 14: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks to pass the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 14, 2024 at Spectrum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The trends suggest that when Atlanta capitalizes on scoring inside and maintains defensive intensity, they can control games effectively. However, consistency has been an issue; turnovers and periods of poor shooting have led to losses even when rebounding numbers are strong.


State Farm Arena has been somewhat friendly to the Hawks this season; however, it hasn't always translated into wins. With home-court advantage against Charlotte Hornets this time around, fans will expect better execution on offense and tighter defense throughout all four quarters.


CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 14: Grant Willams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on February 14, 2024 at Spectrum Center 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.  Mandatory Copyright Notice:  Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The game will be broadcasted live on BSSE networks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on March 23rd at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Fans should look forward to seeing if their team can leverage home support into much-needed momentum as we approach playoffs contention.

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