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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113–110 on November 23 at State Farm Arena in a closely contested matchup. J. Johnson led Atlanta with 28 points, supported by N. Alexander-Walker's 23 points as the Hawks shot 49.5 percent from the field and made 11 three-pointers. Charlotte's K. Knueppel matched Johnson with 28 points while C. Sexton added 22, though the Hornets' 15 turnovers proved costly despite their 14 made threes and 43 rebounds. Atlanta's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Charlotte 39–33 in that frame to establish control. The Hawks' offensive rating of 118.9 and defensive rating of 109.1 reflected their balanced execution, while the Hornets' 15 turnovers and 109.1 offensive rating indicated they struggled with ball security despite shooting 45.3 percent overall. Atlanta's 32 assists demonstrated efficient ball movement that ultimately made the difference in the low-scoring fourth quarter. The victory keeps the Hawks competitive in the Southeast Division standings.
