Onyeka Okongwu added 16 factors and 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who’ve gained three straight. Trae Younger and No. 1 total draft choose Zaccharie Risacher every had 14 factors.
Brandon Miller completed with 32 factors for the Hornets and Josh Inexperienced added 17.
Miller’s three-pointer lower Atlanta’s result in one, however Hunter answered with two free throws with 9.7 seconds left. Charlotte had an opportunity to tie however Miller missed an off-balance three and Okongwu grabbed the rebound and made two free throws to seal the sport.
Charlotte has been with out facilities Mark Williams and Nick Richards for the final 14 video games, however Richards was lastly in a position to return giving the Hornets some assistance on the glass. Richards did not begin, however scored 12 factors and had 5 rebounds earlier than fouling out with a minute to play.
Hawks: Younger struggled early with 4 first quarter turnovers and didn’t rating his first factors till the three:52 mark within the second quarter.
Hornets: Charlotte goes to be arduous pressed for scoring with LaMelo Ball out for at the very least two weeks with a calf harm.
Hunter scored on a driving layup to present the Hawks the lead then appeared to get harm. Charlotte had a five-on-four scenario on the finish different finish however turned the ball over. Younger got here up with the steal and threw the ball forward to Hunter for a dunk with 19 seconds left.
Moussa Diabate continues to maintain possessions alive for the Hornets, ending with eight offensive rebounds.
The Hawks host the Pelicans on Monday night time, whereas the Hornets shut out a five-game homestand towards the 76ers on Tuesday night time.
