Atlanta Hawks 128, Charlotte Hornets 81
NBA · 2026-10-23 · Winner: Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks defeated Charlotte Hornets 128–81 on 2026-10-23 in NBA play, a 47-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:45 swung win probability 65% → 27%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 33 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 128 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 20 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:45 swung win probability 65% → 27%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q1 20-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at Q3 8:18 (win probability 10% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 40.8% eFG vs a 46.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 27-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 11–0 | Q1 6:45 | 65% → 27% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 18–0 | Q3 8:18 | 10% → 0% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q4 11:47 | 0% → 0% |