The Hornets defeated the Hawks, 116-106. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 22 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists, while Montrezl Harrell added 20 points and six rebounds in the victory. Trae Young tallied nine points and 15 assists for the Hawks in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 35-35 on the season, while the Hawks fall to 34-35.