Jalen Johnson and Kon Knueppel are two of the players to watch on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, when the Atlanta Hawks (15-12) take on the Charlotte Hornets (8-18) at Spectrum Center.
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Hawks vs. Hornets: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and WSOC 9
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
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Hawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.2% | 10 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.9% | 15 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.1 | 24 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 24 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 16 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 | 4 |
Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.5% | 24 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 49% | 27 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.5 | 15 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.7 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 28 |
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Hawks vs. Hornets Top Players
Hawks
- Johnson contributes 22.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 8.2 assists for the Hawks.
- Among active players, the Hawks are led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker from long distance. He connects on 2.9 shots from deep per game.
- Dyson Daniels grabs 2.1 steals per game. Onyeka Okongwu collects 1.2 blocks an outing.
Hornets
- Miles Bridges scores 21.3 points per game. He also contributes 6.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game this season.
- Moussa Diabate has per-game averages of 8.3 points, 1.1 assists and 7.6 rebounds this season.
- Knueppel knocks down 3.4 threes per game.
- Knueppel's 0.7 steals and Ryan Kalkbrenner's 1.9 blocks per game are vital to the Hornets' defensive effort.
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Hawks vs. Hornets Injury Report
Hawks
Hawks:
N'Faly Dante: Day-To-Day (Concussion),
Jacob Toppin: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),
Kristaps Porzingis: Out (Reconditioning),
Trae Young: Questionable (Knee)
Hornets
Hornets:
Grant Williams: Out (Acl),
Pat Connaughton: Out (Calf),
Collin Sexton: Out (Thigh),
Tre Mann: Out (Ankle),
LaMelo Ball: Probable (Ankle)
Hawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Clippers | L 115-92 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Nuggets | L 134-133 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Wizards | W 131-116 | Away |
| 12/12/2025 | Pistons | L 142-115 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | 76ers | W 120-117 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Hornets | - | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Bulls | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Bulls | - | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Heat | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Knicks | - | Home |
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Knicks | L 119-104 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Raptors | W 111-86 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Nuggets | L 115-106 | Home |
| 12/12/2025 | Bulls | L 129-126 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Cavaliers | W 119-111 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Wizards | - | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Magic | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Bucks | - | Home |
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