The Hornets defeated the Hawks, 116-106. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists, while Montrezl Harrell added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the victory. Trae Young tallied 9 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.