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Hawks vs. Hornets: Early Season Showdown
24 Oct
Summary
- Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets clash on October 23, 2026.
- Both teams hold identical 1-0 records entering the game.
- Several key players are sidelined due to injuries for both teams.
Southeast Division rivals, the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets, are scheduled to meet for the first time this season on October 23, 2026. Both teams enter the contest with identical 1-0 records, setting the stage for an intriguing early-season clash at Spectrum Center.
The game is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on multiple channels including WSOC 9, DAZN-CHA, WANF, Peachtree Sports Network, and Prime-ATL. Streaming options are available for both in-market and out-of-market viewers via Fubo and NBA League Pass, respectively.
Both the Hawks and Hornets are facing injury challenges. Atlanta has listed Mouhamed Gueye and Henri Veesaar as out. Charlotte is dealing with absences including Grant Williams, Kylan Boswell, Kon Knueppel, and Coby White.
Last season, the Hawks averaged 118.5 points per game, outscoring their opponents by 7.3 points compared to the Hornets' defensive allowance of 111.2. Conversely, the Hornets scored 116.0 points per game, matching the Hawks' defensive concession rate from the previous year. Atlanta shot 37.1% from three-point range, slightly ahead of Hornets' opponents, while Charlotte's 37.8% three-point success rate surpassed that of Hawks' opponents.
