The Atlanta Hawks suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena, 126-109.
Trae Young scored 28 points to lead the Hawks in scoring, Dejounte Murray added 19 points. For the Hornets — without LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier — Kelly Oubre poured out 24 points while Nick Richards added 20 points and 11 rebounds in 20 minutes of action.
The Hawks began this game as well as you might have expected in this spot, taking a 22-9 lead before the Hornets reduced it prior to the end of the first quarter.