Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Live Score and Stats – December 16, 2022 Gametracker

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Trae Younger scored 31 factors, Bogdan Bogdanovic made probably the most of his first begin of the season with 28 factors on 7-of-10 capturing from 3-point vary and the depleted Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight loss, 125-106 on Friday evening.

AJ Griffin had 13 factors and Frank Kaminsky added 12 off the bench for the Hawks, who constructed a 24-point lead whereas capturing 63% from the sector within the first half. The Hawks withstood a 16-2 run by the Hornets to start out the second half and pulled away within the fourth quarter.

Atlanta (15-15) gained regardless of taking part in with out Clint Capella (calf pressure), John Collins (ankle sprain) and Dejounte Murray (ankle sprain).

Led by Boganovic, the Hawks bought off to an incredible begin with 50 factors within the first 16 minutes and shot 51.7% (15 of 29) from past the arc.

”We’ve been taking part in our younger guys and bringing Bogey off the bench to carry some stability,” Hawks coach Nate McMillan mentioned. ”However the restrictions had been taken off him and I felt like wanted to place some know-how on the market.”

Bogdanovic has performed in simply seven video games this season whereas battling again from a knee harm.

”All people likes to start out, however I like to complete the sport extra, truthfully,” Bogdanovic mentioned. ”So I talked to the coach and mentioned `No matter you want. … No matter is healthier for the staff.”’

Younger mentioned it helped having Bogdanovic within the lineup and that it contributed to the quick begin.

”He has the flexibility to house the ground along with his capturing,” Younger mentioned.

LaMelo Ball had 27 factors on seven 3-pointers in his second recreation again from an ankle harm for the Hornets, who’re a league-worst 7-22. Nick Richards added 13 factors and 11 rebounds for Charlotte.

Kelly Oubre and Terry Rozier every had a nine-game streak of scoring no less than 20 factors, however the Hawks saved them in test. Oubre had 16 factors and Rozier was restricted to 10.

Gordon Hayward, who missed 9 consecutive video games with a fracture in his left shoulder, returned to the lineup and completed with 9 factors on 3-of-9 capturing for Charlotte.

After giving up 141 factors in a loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday evening, an exasperated Hornets coach Steve Clifford known as out his staff for its non-existent protection. However the Hornets had one other tough outing defensively, surrendering 75 factors within the first half.

Clifford felt it was extra of what the Hawks had been doing, relatively than his staff’s lack of effort on this evening.

”I instructed our guys after the primary timeout we regarded like a distinct staff than the opposite evening,” Clifford mentioned. ”… However the best way (the Hawks) performed tonight, they’re going to beat most groups.”

Hayward mentioned the Hornets want to stay collectively in the event that they hope to rebound from their present seven-game skid.

”We’ve to attempt to determine it out right here and it actually will not get any simpler. It is the NBA,” Hayward mentioned. ”Issues have to start out on the defensive finish for us. Each evening shouldn’t be going to be good on the offensive finish, so we’ve to offer ourselves an opportunity and that is begins on the defensive finish.”

TIP INS

Hawks: Coach Nate McMillan mentioned Capella is each day, whereas Collins and Murray are working their manner again. … Younger was 13 of 14 from the road.

Hornets: Clifford, Ball and Oubre had been assessed technical fouls. … McDaniels bought the beginning for P.J. Washington, who was out as a consequence of private causes.

UP NEXT

Hawks: Host Orlando on Monday evening.

Hornets: Start a six-game street journey Sunday evening at Denver.

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