The Atlanta Hawks (32-36) are set to face the Charlotte Hornets (17-50) in a matchup that highlights contrasting fortunes for both teams this season. The Hawks currently sit at fourth place in the Eastern Conference, boasting a solid conference record of 24-19, although they are on a two-game losing streak. In contrast, the Hornets are struggling at the bottom of the standings, with a conference record of 9-33 and a recent loss extending their streak to one. Key players for the Hawks include Trae Young, who leads the team with 24 points and 11.5 assists per game, while LaMelo Ball is the standout for the Hornets, averaging 25.4 points and 7.2 assists per game. Both teams will be looking to turn their fortunes around as they meet at the Spectrum Center.
Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets Game Information
Game Date: March 18, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Extra (South), NBA League Pass Channel 1
Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Charlotte Hornets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 17-50
Conference Record: 9-33
Division Record: 1-12
Streak: 1 loss
Atlanta Hawks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 32-36
Conference Record: 24-19
Division Record: 8-4
Streak: 2 loss
Stat Leaders
Charlotte Hornets (17-50, #4 in division)
Points Leader: LaMelo Ball, 25.4 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Mark Williams, 10.15 RPG
Assists Leader: LaMelo Ball, 7.2 APG
Steals Leader: Josh Okogie, 2.71 SPG
Blocks Leader: Nick Richards, 1.24 BPG
Atlanta Hawks (32-36, #1 in division)
Points Leader: Trae Young, 24 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jalen Johnson, 9.97 RPG
Assists Leader: Trae Young, 11.5 APG
Steals Leader: Dyson Daniels, 3.03 SPG
Blocks Leader: Mouhamed Gueye, 1.2 BPG
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
Grant Williams – ACL (Out For Season) – The Hornets announced on Wednesday (Dec. 11) that Williams underwent successful surgery to repair multiple tears in his knee, including the ACL, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is expected to return in 9 to 12 months.
Brandon Miller – Wrist (Out For Season) – The Hornets announced Friday (Jan. 23) that Miller underwent surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Marcus Garrett – Back (Day To Day) – The Hornets listed Garrett as Probable for Tuesday’s (Mar. 18) game against Atlanta.
Josh Okogie – Hamstring (Out) – The Hornets announced on Monday (Mar. 3) that Okogie has continued the rehabilitation for his left hamstring strain. He has begun individual on court workouts and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Tre Mann – Back (Out For Season) – Mann has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024-25 season, according to Spencer Percy of Buzz Beat Podcast.
LaMelo Ball – Wrist (Day To Day) – The Hornets listed Ball as Probable for Tuesday’s (Mar. 18) game against Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
Larry Nance Jr. – Knee (Out) – The Hawks announced on Wednesday (Feb. 12) that Nance Jr. will be re-evaluated in approximately six weeks, and an update will be provided at that time.
Kobe Bufkin – Shoulder (Out For Season) – The Hawks said on Wednesday (Dec. 18) that Bufkin will undergo surgery to address a right shoulder instability and will miss the rest of the season.
Clint Capela – Personal (Out) – The Hawks listed Capela as OUT for Tuesday’s (Mar. 18) game against Charlotte.
Caris LeVert – Knee (Out) – The Hawks listed LeVert as OUT for Tuesday’s (Mar. 18) game against Charlotte.
Jalen Johnson – Shoulder (Out For Season) – Johnson was diagnosed on Wednesday (Jan. 29) with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, league sources tell NBA reporter Chris Haynes.
Trae Young – Achilles (Day To Day) – The Hawks listed Young as Probable for Tuesday’s (Mar. 18) game against Charlotte.
