The Atlanta Hawks keep showing signs of breaking through and they have another chance to show they're heading in the right direction Monday night against the host Charlotte Hornets.
The Hawks have won two in a row and four of their last six outings.
"We need to go to Charlotte and take care ofbusiness," Atlanta coach Nate McMillan said. "They've kicked us twice. We need to go get that game in their building."
The Hornets have a seven-game losing streak. Charlotte already has two eight-game losing streaks, so it will try to avoid a third such skid.