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Hawks Set Franchise Record With 47-Point Win Over Hornets
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The Atlanta Hawks just sent a massive message to the rest of the league. On Friday, Atlanta crushed the Charlotte Hornets 128-81, setting a new franchise record for the largest margin of victory. This performance was much more than just a win; it was a total takeover.
The Hawks didn't just win; they dominated every part of the game. According to Sporting News , the team turned a simple lead into a massive blowout. This 47-point win beats the previous franchise record, which was a 46-point victory against Sacramento back in 2017.
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The Hawks Used Pressure to Break Charlotte
Winning by this much takes more than just good shooting. It takes making the other team fall apart. The Hornets struggled deeply with ball security during the game. Per Sporting News, Charlotte lost the ball 27 times. The Hawks used those mistakes to keep the lead growing. Jalen Johnson and Aaron Wiggins both scored 19 points to help lead the way.
It was a rough night for the fans in Charlotte, too. A sellout crowd at their first home game of the season actually booed the team by the end of the night. The Hornets only managed to score 81 points in the loss.
Charlotte Faces Big Problems Without Their Stars
It is easy to blame the score on missing players, but that does not fix the damage. Charlotte played without important pieces like Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel, and Coby White. While losing rotation players makes things harder, it does not explain a 47-point gap. The team simply could not handle the aggressive pressure from Atlanta.
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The real test for Charlotte will be how they handle their next game. They have to host a winless Miami team on Saturday. Atlanta is already looking forward to their next home game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday.
