After trailing by as many as 19 points, the Hornets defeated the Hawks, 122-118. Terry Rozier led all scorers with 34 points and five assists for the Hornets, while Mason Plumlee added 25 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Dejounte Murray (26 points) and Trae Young (25 points, 12 assists) combined for 51 points for the Hawks in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 13-34 on the season, while the Hawks fall to 24-23.