Timberwolves125
Cavaliers127
Bulls99
Celtics134
Grizzlies110
Warriors134Atlanta Hawks @ Charlotte Hornets: Dec 18, 2025
Hawks vs Hornets final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on December 18, 2025 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 32 | 37 | 26 | 31 | 126 |
| Hornets | 37 | 43 | 27 | 26 | 133 |
Top Performers
Hawks
- 43 PTS Jalen Johnson
- 11 REB Jalen Johnson
- 10 AST Trae Young
Hornets
- 28 PTS Kon Knueppel
- 6 REB Moussa Diabate
- 13 AST LaMelo Ball
Hawks vs Hornets Box Score
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu FC | 36 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5-10 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Dyson Daniels G | 31 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 0-2 | 2-4 | -13 |
| Zaccharie Risacher F | 20 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 1-1 | -9 |
| Jalen Johnson F | 39 | 43 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16-27 | 4-9 | 7-7 | -2 |
| Trae Young G | 20 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3-8 | 0-5 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Asa Newell F | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Luke Kennard G | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | -12 |
| Vít Krejci F | 23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 34 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11-18 | 4-9 | 2-2 | +23 |
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller F | 35 | 26 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9-15 | 4-7 | 4-5 | +10 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 34 | 28 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10-17 | 6-12 | 2-2 | +18 |
| Miles Bridges F | 32 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6-13 | 2-5 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 27 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 2-4 | -2 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 29 | 28 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10-16 | 8-11 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Moussa Diabate FC | 17 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 1-4 | +9 |
| Mason Plumlee FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sion James G | 20 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -7 |
| KJ Simpson F | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Josh Green G | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -12 |
Hawks vs Hornets Recap
The Hornets beat the Hawks because they hit 24 of 49 from three-point range, 13 more makes than Atlanta managed. Charlotte improved to 9-18, while Atlanta fell to 15-13.
Charlotte built its lead in the first half, winning the first quarter 37-32 and the second 43-37. The Hornets led 80-69 at halftime and 107-95 after three quarters. Atlanta won the fourth quarter 31-26, but it shot 11 of 37 from deep and could not erase the gap.
Jalen Johnson scored 43 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Hawks, while Kon Knueppel led Charlotte with 28 points. LaMelo Ball handed out 13 assists against Trae Young's 10. The Hornets finished with 39 assists to Atlanta's 31 and 14 turnovers to the Hawks' 15.
The number to know: 24 threes. Charlotte's makes from deep outweighed Atlanta's 48 of 92 from the field.
Team Stats
| Hawks | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 48-92 | Field Goals | 49-91 |
| 52.2% | FG % | 53.8% |
| 11-37 | 3-Pointers | 24-49 |
| 29.7% | 3P % | 49.0% |
| 19-22 | Free Throws | 11-17 |
| 86.4% | FT % | 64.7% |
| 35 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 31 | Assists | 39 |
| 6 | Steals | 11 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 20 | Fouls | 21 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 24 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks | 58.2% | 12.9% | 23.1% | 0.207 |
 Hornets | 67.0% | 12.4% | 21.2% | 0.121 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hawks vs Hornets Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, December 18, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hawks vs Hornets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hawks last 5
- W vs 76ers 120-117 Dec 14, 2025
- L @ Pistons 115-142 Dec 12, 2025
- W @ Wizards 131-116 Dec 6, 2025
- L vs Nuggets 133-134 Dec 5, 2025
- L vs Clippers 92-115 Dec 3, 2025
Hornets last 5
- W @ Cavaliers 119-111 Dec 14, 2025
- L vs Bulls 126-129 Dec 12, 2025
- L vs Nuggets 106-115 Dec 7, 2025
- W @ Raptors 111-86 Dec 5, 2025
- L @ Knicks 104-119 Dec 3, 2025
Previous meetings
- Oct 23, 2026 Hawks @ Hornets 128-81
- Feb 11, 2026 Hawks @ Hornets 107-110
- Feb 7, 2026 Hornets @ Hawks 126-119
- Nov 23, 2025 Hornets @ Hawks 110-113
More NBA Games on Dec 18, 2025
- Final
New York Knicks0-3114
Indiana Pacers2-2113Top: Nembhard 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4106
Brooklyn Nets0-395Top: Jr. 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2101
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0122Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-294
San Antonio Spurs1-2119Top: Harper 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1111
Milwaukee Bucks1-3105Top: Ingram 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0128
New Orleans Pelicans0-3133Top: Durant 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0114
Dallas Mavericks2-2116Top: Cunningham 29 PTS, 10 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0143
Utah Jazz1-3135Top: Dončić 45 PTS, 11 REB, 14 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-299Top: Butler 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2115
Denver Nuggets1-2126Top: Murray 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3133
Portland Trail Blazers2-0134Top: Avdija 35 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hawks vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hawks host the Heat Oct 28; Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28.
Hawks vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Hawks vs Hornets on Dec 18, 2025?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 28 points.
What are the Hawks and Hornets records?
After this game the Hawks were 15-13 and the Hornets were 9-18 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hawks vs Hornets?
Jalen Johnson scored 43 for the Hawks. Kon Knueppel scored 28 for the Hornets.
Who leads the Hawks vs Hornets season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Hawks vs Hornets game?
The Hawks beat the Hornets 128-81 on Oct 23, 2026 on the road.
Where was Hawks vs Hornets played?
At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
What was the score by quarter in Hawks vs Hornets?
Hawks-Hornets: Q1 32-37, Q2 37-43, Q3 26-27, Q4 31-26.
What is next for the Hawks and Hornets?
Hawks host the Heat on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.