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Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks: Prediction and Preview

The Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks matchup takes place at Spectrum Center on Friday, October 23, with both teams looking to make it two wins from two games to start the 2026-27 NBA season. Charlotte opened with a 110-103 victory…

By Abdulqudus Babatunde · Last Word on Sports

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 7:23 PM

Key Things to Know

The Charlotte Hornets host the Atlanta Hawks on October 23, with both teams seeking their second win.
Charlotte opened their season by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 110-103, while Atlanta beat the Orlando Magic 132-125.
Naz Reid and Grayson Allen impressed in their Charlotte debuts following the offseason trade of LaMelo Ball.

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The Charlotte Hornets host the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center on Friday, October 23, with both Eastern Conference teams aiming for a 2-0 start to the season. Charlotte enters its home opener following a 110-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, while Atlanta defeated the Orlando Magic 132-125 in a high-scoring opener.

Charlotte relies on new additions Naz Reid and Grayson Allen alongside Brandon Miller after trading LaMelo Ball to Minnesota. Atlanta counters with Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson after their prolific offensive showing, leading the author to predict the total score will exceed 224.5 points.

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