The Atlanta Hawks took on the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Monday evening. Saddiq Bey made his Hawks debut, starting for injured John Collins at forward. Atlanta was unable to pick up the win in his debut, falling 144-138 to a hot shooting Hornets team.
The Hornets did not trail in the first half, racing out to a 36-27 lead before the start of the second quarter. Atlanta’s defense struggled throughout the opening half, allowing 74 points before the break.
A 41-point second quarter kept the Hawks within striking distance, as they trailed by six points after a first half they never led in.