Hawks Escape Hornets 107-104: Josh Green Shines in LaMelo Ball’s Absence

The Atlanta Hawks won against the Charlotte Hornets 107-104. Josh Green scored a season-high 17 points for the Hawks. He played well, contributing with three rebounds and three steals, achieving a +20 plus/minus in 36 minutes. This performance was significant, especially since the Hornets were without LaMelo Ball.

Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 32 points, including seven 3-pointers. Green’s shot was effective, making 6 of 12 attempts and hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. He has successfully scored in double figures in six of his last nine games since joining Charlotte from Dallas.

Dyson Daniels, another Australian player, struggled in this game. He scored eight points and had five rebounds and three assists. However, he missed all six of his three-point attempts. The Hornets aimed to challenge Daniels’s outside shooting, and he entered the game with a 31.9 percent shooting rate from three.

The game was close in the fourth quarter. Miller and Vasilije Micic hit back-to-back three-pointers, narrowing the Hawks’ lead to two points. With the game tied in the final minute, De’Andre Hunter scored crucial points for Atlanta, including a go-ahead basket after a turnover by Micic.

Miller’s late three gave the Hornets hope, but Hunter secured the win with two free throws. Jalen Johnson scored 20 points for the Hawks, with Onyeka Okongwu adding a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Hawks have now won three games in a row, improving to 10-11, while the Hornets have lost five straight, sitting at 6-14.