Charlotte hosts Atlanta to tip off season

Tue, Oct 24, 2023
NBA News (AP)

Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -3; over/under is 233.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Charlotte Hornets open the season at home against the Atlanta Hawks.

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Charlotte went 27-55 overall and 7-8 in Southeast Division play a season ago. The Hornets averaged 111.0 points per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 33.0% from 3-point range last season.

Atlanta finished 41-41 overall, 8-8 in Southeast Division action and 17-24 on the road a season ago. The Hawks averaged 7.1 steals, 4.9 blocks and 12.4 turnovers per game last season.

INJURIES: Hornets: Frank Ntilikina: out (leg), James Bouknight: out (knee), Miles Bridges: out (suspension).

Hawks: None listed.

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