Atlanta Hawks 126, Charlotte Hornets 133
NBA · 2025-12-18 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Atlanta Hawks 133–126 on 2025-12-18 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:24 swung win probability 78% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 32 | 37 | 26 | 31 | 126 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 37 | 43 | 27 | 26 | 133 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:24 swung win probability 78% → 97%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q2 37-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 9:24 (win probability 78% → 97% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q1 5:22 | 94% → 79% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 11–0 | Q2 9:24 | 78% → 97% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 9–0 | Q2 0:20 | 99% → 91% |