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Hornets Sting Hawks with a Buzzing Performance at State Farm Arena

First Quarter


The Charlotte Hornets, now holding a 25-28 record, faced off against the Atlanta Hawks, who stand at 26-28. The game concluded with a score of 126-119 in favor of the Hornets. The opening quarter saw the Hawks take an early lead, scoring 35 points to the Hornets' 32. Despite this initial setback, Buzz City showed resilience and determination.


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Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams displayed strong defensive efforts. The Hornets managed to outscore the Dirty Birds by three points, putting up 28 against Atlanta's 25. This effort was crucial in narrowing down Atlanta's lead and setting up for an intense second half.


Third Quarter


The third quarter was pivotal for Charlotte as they surged ahead with an impressive offensive display. Scoring a remarkable 38 points compared to Atlanta's 30, this period marked their highest-scoring segment of the game. LaMelo Ball played a significant role during this stretch with his playmaking abilities contributing to key assists that helped shift momentum in favor of Buzz City.


Fourth Quarter


In the final quarter, both teams battled fiercely but it was Charlotte who maintained their edge by matching their second-quarter output with another solid performance of 28 points while limiting Atlanta to just one point more than them at 29. Kon Knueppel stood out for his consistent shooting accuracy throughout these crucial moments which helped seal victory for his team.


As part of our post-game report on Charlotte Hornets' performance against Atlanta Hawks: "Charlotte Hornets post-match stats" reveal how effective strategies led them towards success despite facing tough competition from opponents like Trae Young’s squadron known as 'Dirty Birds'.


Looking ahead: Fans can catch upcoming action when Detroit Pistons visit Spectrum Center on February ninth starting seven PM Eastern Time broadcasted live via FDSSE or FDSDET networks respectively! Share your thoughts about this exciting matchup today!

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