Field Level Media
A showdown between the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets hardly seemed reasonable just a few weeks ago.
But a showdown is somewhat the case when the teams meet Sunday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C.
Atlanta and Charlotte have similar records and could be contending for home-court advantage in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Hawks are 28-25, in the No. 5 spot in the conference standings and have continued their surge under interim coach Nate McMillan. The Hornets are 27-24 and in the No. 4 spot as they come off a solid road trip.