Atlanta Hawks @ Charlotte Hornets: Jan 5, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Atlanta HawksHawks
2-2 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Home

Hawks vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

How to Watch Hawks vs Hornets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Tuesday, January 5, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Henri VeesaarHawksCOut For SeasonACLSep 21, 2026
Mouhamed GueyeHawksFOutFootJul 15, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hawks

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hawks vs Hornets Preview

The Hawks are 2-2 this season, while the Hornets are 3-1 this season.

The Hornets won last season's series 3-1. The Hawks rank 1st in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Johnson (21.5 points per game) and Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game).

Hawks vs Hornets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesHawks 1-0
2025-26 season seriesHornets 3-1

Previous meetings

Hawks vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

Hawks 4 GPHornets 4 GP
121.0#6
Points per game
104.0#29
111.8#13
Opponent points
111.0#11
46.5%#12
Field goal %
41.5%#28
33.3%#15
Three-point %
29.8%#26
74.0%#21
Free throw %
87.0%#2
42.3#23
Rebounds
47.8#7
31.5#1
Assists
21.5#29
11.3#4
Steals
6.8#24
3.3#27
Blocks
5.3#13
13.8#5
Turnovers
17.8#26

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0
6Cavaliers2-11.0
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5
9Wizards2-21.5

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This Hawks vs Hornets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hawks host the Pacers Jan 7; Hornets host the Nuggets Jan 7.

Hawks vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Hawks vs Hornets start?

The Atlanta Hawks play the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hawks vs Hornets on?

Local TV: Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hawks and Hornets records?

Going into this game the Hawks were 2-2 and the Hornets were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Hawks vs Hornets?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Henri Veesaar (Hawks, out for season, acl); Mouhamed Gueye (Hawks, out, foot); Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee).

Who leads the Hawks vs Hornets season series?

The Hawks lead the regular-season series 1-0 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 is Hawks vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is Hawks vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hawks and Hornets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Hornets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.