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Hawks dominate Hornets 128-81 in Charlotte's first home game without LaMelo Ball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Hawks dominate Hornets 128-81 in Charlotte's first home game without LaMelo Ball

Summary

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 on October 23, 2026, marking the Hawks’ largest blowout in franchise history. Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 19 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds, while all five starters scored in double figures. The Hornets, playing without LaMelo Ball, who was traded earlier, struggled with 14 turnovers in the first half, leading to a significant halftime deficit. Charlotte fans expressed their displeasure as the team was booed at halftime, and the lead grew to as much as 49 points in the second half. Charlotte will host Miami next on October 24, 2026.

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Status Watch

•Jalen Johnson scores 19 points for the Hawks.
•Hornets booed off the court at halftime by the sellout crowd.
•Charlotte played without key players including LaMelo Ball.
•Next game for the Hornets is against Miami on October 24, 2026.
•Hawks' victory sets a franchise record for largest blowout.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Hornets blown out by Hawks 128-81 in first game home without LaMelo Ball, booed by sellout crowd

What they're saying

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(AP) — Jalen Johnson had 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and Atlanta hammered the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 on Friday night in the Hawks' largest blowout in franchise history.The 47-point victory topped the previous franchise mark of 46 set in a 126-80 win over Sacramento on Nov, 15, 2017.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE REED

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