Hawks Edge Hornets in Close Contest at Home
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · State Farm Arena
Atlanta Hawks 113, Charlotte Hornets 110, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks?
Atlanta Hawks beat Charlotte Hornets 113-110 at State Farm Arena on November 23, 2025.
In a tightly contested game, the Atlanta Hawks narrowly defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 at State Farm Arena. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as the Hawks aimed to build on their lead in the ongoing series, now standing at 2-0 against the Hornets this season. The Hawks, with a home record of 11-7, have shown resilience despite a recent dip in form, having lost their last two games prior to this victory. In contrast, the Hornets struggled significantly, holding a record of 4-13 and extending their losing streak to five games.
The Hawks entered the game with a mixed recent performance, having won six of their last ten games but facing challenges in their last two outings, including losses to the San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons. They averaged 118.7 points scored while allowing 114.1 during this stretch, indicating a tendency for high-scoring affairs. At home, their record was 2-2 in the last four games, which included a strong performance against the Los Angeles Lakers where they won 122-102.
On the other hand, the Hornets have had a rough time on the road, with an away record of 0-5 in their last five games and only two wins in their last ten overall. They averaged 114.0 points scored but allowed 119.0, highlighting their defensive struggles. Their last victory came against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 13, but they have since faltered against teams like the LA Clippers and Indiana Pacers.
The injury situation for both teams added another layer of intrigue to the game. The Hawks had three players listed as Day-To-Day: Mouhamed Gueye (foot), Keshon Gilbert (hip), and RayJ Dennis (Achilles). The Hornets also faced uncertainty with Brandon Miller (shoulder) and PJ Hall (ankle) both listed as Day-To-Day. The absence of key players can significantly impact team dynamics, and both squads had to adapt accordingly.
The market had priced the Hawks as heavy favorites, reflecting their superior record and home advantage. The odds indicated a strong probability of a Hawks victory, which ultimately played out as expected, but not without a fight from the Hornets.
The game was characterized by a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the fourth quarter, the tension peaked as the Hornets made a late push, with Kon Knueppel hitting a crucial 25-foot three-pointer that brought the score to 109-107 in favor of the Hornets. However, the Hawks responded with timely baskets, including a driving layup from Nickeil Alexander-Walker and free throws that sealed the game in their favor.
Overall, the matchup showcased the Hawks' ability to close out a game under pressure while highlighting the ongoing struggles of the Hornets, who will need to regroup as they continue their season.
Injury report
- Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
- Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
- RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks
- Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
- PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets
Leaders
- PointsJalen Johnson28Atlanta Hawks
- AssistsJalen Johnson11Atlanta Hawks
- ReboundsDyson Daniels9Atlanta Hawks
- PointsKon Knueppel28Charlotte Hornets
- AssistsMason Plumlee6Charlotte Hornets
- ReboundsMoussa Diabate11Charlotte Hornets
Recent form
Atlanta Hawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak L2118.7 scored · 114.1 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L126-135at San Antonio SpursNov 21
- L112-120vs Detroit PistonsNov 19
- W124-122at Phoenix SunsNov 17
- W132-122at Utah JazzNov 14
- W133-100at Sacramento KingsNov 13
- W105-102at LA ClippersNov 11
- W122-102vs Los Angeles LakersNov 9
- L97-109vs Toronto RaptorsNov 8
- W127-112vs Orlando MagicNov 5
- L109-117at Cleveland CavaliersNov 2
Charlotte Hornets
Last 10: 2-8Streak L5114 scored · 119 allowed per game0-5 away
- L116-131vs LA ClippersNov 22
- L118-127at Indiana PacersNov 20
- L108-110at Toronto RaptorsNov 18
- L96-109vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 16
- L134-147at Milwaukee BucksNov 15
- W111-100vs Milwaukee BucksNov 13
- L111-121vs Los Angeles LakersNov 11
- L108-126at Miami HeatNov 8
- L112-116at New Orleans PelicansNov 5
- W126-103vs Utah JazzNov 2
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
Box score
| Stat | Charlotte Hornets | Atlanta Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 39-86 | 45-91 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 14-44 | 11-31 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 35 |
| Free throws | 18-20 | 12-16 |
| Free throw % | 90 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 34 | 27 |
| Assists | 26 | 32 |
| Steals | 4 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 66 |
| Fouls | 15 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter75-76Jalen Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter76-76Miles Bridges makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-76Miles Bridges makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-78Jalen Johnson makes 12-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter80-78Liam McNeeley makes 22-foot three point jumper (KJ Simpson assists)
- 3rd Quarter80-81Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-81Miles Bridges makes driving layup (Tre Mann assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-82Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-83Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-83Miles Bridges makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter85-83Moussa Diabate makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter86-83Moussa Diabate makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter86-85Keaton Wallace makes 1-foot dunk
- 3rd Quarter88-85Moussa Diabate makes 4-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter88-87Jalen Johnson makes driving layup (Nickeil Alexander-Walker assists)
- 3rd Quarter88-89Mouhamed Gueye makes 1-foot dunk (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 3rd Quarter88-92Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 23-foot three point jumper (Vit Krejci assists)
- 4th Quarter90-92Kon Knueppel makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Drew Peterson assists)
- 4th Quarter90-94Onyeka Okongwu makes 4-foot two point shot (Dyson Daniels assists)
- 4th Quarter90-96Mouhamed Gueye makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter90-98Dyson Daniels makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Zaccharie Risacher assists)
- 4th Quarter92-98Collin Sexton makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Kon Knueppel assists)
- 4th Quarter92-101Keaton Wallace makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dyson Daniels assists)
- 4th Quarter93-101Mason Plumlee makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter93-103Dyson Daniels makes 7-foot two point shot (Jalen Johnson assists)
- 4th Quarter96-103Collin Sexton makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter96-105Jalen Johnson makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter97-105Collin Sexton makes technical free throw
- 4th Quarter98-105Moussa Diabate makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-105Moussa Diabate makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-105Kon Knueppel makes 25-foot three point jumper (Miles Bridges assists)
- 4th Quarter104-105Moussa Diabate makes 2-foot dunk (Miles Bridges assists)
- 4th Quarter104-107Dyson Daniels makes 8-foot two point shot (Vit Krejci assists)
- 4th Quarter106-107Moussa Diabate makes 1-foot dunk (Kon Knueppel assists)
- 4th Quarter109-107Kon Knueppel makes 25-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter110-107Kon Knueppel makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter110-109Jalen Johnson makes 16-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter110-111Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter110-112Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-113Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Atlanta Hawks, below favours Charlotte Hornets.
Venue
- State Farm ArenaAtlanta, GA
- Attendance17460
- OfficialsMarat Kogut, Josh Tiven, Simone Jelks
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