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Mann Makes Stop At The Buzzer, Hornets Steal Win In Atlanta

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2 years ago

April 10, 2024

Mann Makes Stop At The Buzzer, Hornets Steal Win In Atlanta

Going into Wednesday night’s road trip opener in Atlanta, it had been almost 12 years since a Charlotte Hornets’ player had snatched seven-or-more steals in a single game. Tre Mann blew right past his previous career high to reach this lucky number, with the final last-second swipe clinching a dramatic 115-114 comeback win over the hometown Hawks.

Trailing by 18 points with just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter, Charlotte matched its largest come-from-behind road win of the season – January 22 in Minnesota – which was one point off its biggest overall. The squad also won the season series with Atlanta, 3-1, for the second straight campaign, dealing a blow to the latter’s Play-In hosting chances.

Though the Hornets got off to a significantly better start than they did in Tuesday’s home finale, the defense still had issues containing Atlanta’s early drives and kick-out 3-point attempts. The Hawks shot 11-of-24 (45.8%) from downtown in the opening half, good for a 61-55 lead at the break. After starting the third with a 12-3 run, Atlanta took the frame by nine to go up by 15.

Charlotte still had plenty left in the tank though, especially facing an Atlanta team that was coming off a double overtime loss the night before. Using runs of 17-5 and 12-2, the Hornets clawed back in front, 111-108 by the 2:07 mark of the fourth. Following a 6-0 spurt from Trent Forrest and two Brandon Miller free throws, Grant Williams perfectly contested Bruno Fernando’s layup attempt, leading to a go-ahead transition runner from Miles Bridges. With less than four seconds left, Forrest received the inbounds, then proceeded to see his would-be mid-range game-winner get stuffed by Mann’s extended right arm just before the final horn went off.

“Tonight was [Tre Mann’s] best game on defense,” said Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford afterwards. “Brandon was great under pressure. We just kept going, possession by possession. We’ve actually been pretty good at that over the year. They did a good job, kept their poise, came back, and made a bunch of plays late.”

Added Miller, “Just being locked in on the defensive side, I think that’s why we won tonight. I think that last [offensive] play of the game, Miles got the fast break, and I knew he was going to score. Going through games with a team like this, I feel like the bonds get stronger every day.”

Miller finished with a game-high 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting and five 3-pointers, becoming the third rookie in NBA history with at least seven games of 25 points and five 3-pointers (Steph Curry – 9; Allen Iverson – 8). Bridges (18), Williams (16), Mann (16), and Aleksej Pokuševski (10) also scored in double figures. Mann, who additionally tallied seven assists, tied Anthony Davis, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Herb Jones for the NBA’s single-game season high for steals.

Atlanta suffered a fourth consecutive loss with the defeat, though did have Trae Young available – 14 points on 5-of-5 shooting and 11 assists in 21 minutes – for the first time since Feb. 23. Bogdan Bogdanović and Vít Krejčí each scored 19 points – Krejčí’s being a career high – while Clint Capela added 15 points and six rebounds. Like Charlotte, the Hawks were missing several key players, including Dejounte Murray, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, and Saddiq Bey.

The Hornets will now head north to square off against the Boston Celtics on Friday, April 12 beginning at 7:30 PM ET. Follow all the action on Bally Sports Southeast and WFNZ 92.7 FM.

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Braves make another addition to 'pen, reuniting with Kinley

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January 10, 2026

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Braves make another addition to 'pen, reuniting with Kinley

ATLANTA — The Braves’ decision to decline Tyler Kinley’s $5.5 million option in November proved to be a sound financial decision.
Kinley reunited with the Braves on Saturday when he agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million deal. The right-handed reliever will draw a $3 million salary in 2026; his $5.5

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Golden State takes home win streak into matchup with Atlanta

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12 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Golden State takes home win streak into matchup with Atlanta

Atlanta Hawks (19-21, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (21-18, eighth in the Western Conference)

San Francisco; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Warriors face Atlanta.

The Warriors are 13-5 on their home court. Golden State is 9-12 against opponents over .500.

The Hawks have gone 12-10 away from home. Atlanta ranks second in the league scoring 17.6 fast break points per game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads the Hawks averaging 3.9.

The Warriors average 15.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.8 more made shots on average than the 13.1 per game the Hawks give up. The Hawks average 14.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.4 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Warriors allow.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jimmy Butler III is averaging 19.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Warriors. Stephen Curry is averaging 25.7 points and 5.1 assists over the past 10 games.

Onyeka Okongwu is averaging 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Hawks. Jalen Johnson is averaging 21.1 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 7-3, averaging 120.1 points, 42.5 rebounds, 30.4 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.0 points per game.

Hawks: 4-6, averaging 116.9 points, 42.4 rebounds, 31.9 assists, 10.1 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.0 points.

INJURIES: Warriors: Seth Curry: out (thigh).

Hawks: Kristaps Porzingis: out (achilles), Zaccharie Risacher: out (knee), CJ McCollum: out (quad), N’Faly Dante: out for season (knee), Corey Kispert: out (hamstring).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Flood watch expands into metro Atlanta ahead of severe storm threat

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1 day ago

January 9, 2026

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Flood watch expands into metro Atlanta ahead of severe storm threat

Friday evening forecast: Rain train en route

A powerful weather system is currently moving through North Georgia, replacing unseasonable record warmth with heavy rain and potential severe storms. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a “rain train” of moisture that could dump over 4 inches of rain in some areas, prompting active flood warnings across the region.

ATLANTA – A powerful weather front is moving into metro Atlanta, prompting officials to expand flood watches as “wave-after-wave” of heavy rain threatens to saturate the region through Saturday.

The FOX 5 Storm Team warn that storm totals could reach four inches in some areas, with isolated spots in North Georgia potentially seeing up to six inches.

Flood Watch in northwest Georgia

What we know:

A Flood Watch is currently in effect through Saturday evening for a large portion of North Georgia. The region is bracing for widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches. Some areas could see locally higher amounts reaching up to 6 inches before a cold front moves through Saturday afternoon to end the threat.

“The rain train is wide open and here it comes,” said FOX 5 Storm Team chief meteorologist David Chandley. “We got waves of rain tonight and storms. They’re going to be with us tonight and right on through Saturday.”

In the northwest, the watch includes Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Lumpkin, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Towns, Union, Walker, White, and Whitfield counties.

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Flooding risk, high winds

Local perspective:

Thunderstorms expected overnight and into early Saturday morning are a primary concern.

The primary concern for North Georgia remains damaging winds and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. While the threat of severe weather is lower Friday night, the FOX 5 Storm Team expects conditions to change as the front arrives Saturday morning.

“Flooding [is] possible in Northwest Georgia with that severe threat,” Chandley said. “I expect we may see some of those [flash flood warnings] across North Georgia late tonight and early tomorrow because that ground is going to be saturated.”

A Level 1 “marginal risk” for severe storms has been issued for most of the area, though regions near Columbus face a slightly higher “slight risk.” Forecasters noted that while the atmosphere currently lacks the instability for massive thunderstorms, a “brief, spin-up tornado” cannot be ruled out on Saturday.

What’s next:

Sunday: Windy and much colder, with highs struggling to reach the 40s and 50s.

Monday: Temperatures are expected to plummet into the 20s by Monday morning.

The Source: This article contains an original forecast by the FOX 5 Storm Team.

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