Atlanta was, in fact, inclined 122-118 against an opponent who was however evolving without his best artificer in the person of LaMelo Ball, hit in the ankle in the knee. The Hawks had widened a gap of … 19 points (70-51) at the start of the third quarter before losing the thread of their basketball.
Author of 12 points for a playing time of 24 ‘, Clint Capela had once again given the advantage to his colors at 5 »4 from the buzzer (118-117). But the Hornets were to win the bet thanks to five free throws from Terry Rozier. With only one successful shot on the last twelve he attempted, Trae Young bears a very large responsibility for this defeat. This unwelcome defeat cut the momentum of his team which will try to bounce back Monday in Chicago.
