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Spectrum Center is where the Atlanta Hawks (1-0) and Charlotte Hornets (1-0) will clash on Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
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Hawks vs. Hornets: Oct. 23 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel:
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
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Hawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.4 | 13 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.4 | 18 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.5 | 18 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.2 | 20 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 10 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 5 |
Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46 | 25 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.7 | 10 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.1 | 5 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.3 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 28 |
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Hawks vs. Hornets Top Players
Hawks
- Jalen Johnson did a little bit of everything last season, averaging 10.3 rebounds per game and 7.9 assists per game.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker racked up 20.8 points per game.
- Alexander-Walker made 3.2 threes per game a season ago.
- Dyson Daniels collected two steals per game. Onyeka Okongwu averaged 1.1 blocks a contest.
Hornets
- Kon Knueppel put up 18.5 points per game last season.
- Moussa Diabate collected 8.7 rebounds per game and Dennis Schroder dished out 4.9 assists per outing.
- Knueppel had a solid showing from beyond the arc a season ago. He hit 3.4 shots from deep per game.
- Royce O'Neale averaged 1.1 steals per game. Ryan Kalkbrenner collected 1.5 blocks a game.
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Hawks vs. Hornets Injury Report
Hawks
Hawks:
Henri Veesaar: Out For Season (Acl),
Mouhamed Gueye: Out (Foot)
Hornets
Hornets:
Grant Williams: Out (Hamstring),
Kylan Boswell: Out (Knee),
Kon Knueppel: Out (Hamstring),
Coby White: Out (Calf)
Hawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Magic | W 132-125 | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Hornets | - | Away |
| 10/24/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 10/26/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 10/28/2026 | Heat | - | Home |
| 10/29/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 10/31/2026 | Pelicans | - | Away |
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Nets | W 110-103 | Away |
| 10/23/2026 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Heat | - | Home |
| 10/26/2026 | Wizards | - | Home |
| 10/28/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 10/30/2026 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 10/31/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
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