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Hornets Extend Win Streak to Nine, Defeat Hawks 126-119

2/8/2026

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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-119, marking their ninth consecutive win, as Miles Bridges scored 26 and Kon Knueppel added 23.
LaMelo Ball had 19 points and nine assists as Charlotte went 12-3 in their last 15 games, going 16-for-16 at free throw line and holding a 49-30 rebounding edge.
Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 31 points as the teams set up a rematch on Wednesday in Charlotte.

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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-119, marking their ninth consecutive win, as Miles Bridges scored 26 and Kon Knueppel added 23.
LaMelo Ball had 19 points and nine assists as Charlotte went 12-3 in their last 15 games, going 16-for-16 at free throw line and holding a 49-30 rebounding edge.
Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 31 points as the teams set up a rematch on Wednesday in Charlotte.