Short-handed Hornets lean on 3-pointers, top Hawks 130-127

Published December 5, 2021 5:42 pm

By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 32 points and the Charlotte Hornets, playing without four players, leaned on their 3-point shooting to beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-127. Kelly Oubre Jr. made six 3s and scored 28 points for Charlotte. The Hornets made 17 3s. John Collins led Atlanta with a season-high 31 points and 12 rebounds. Trae Young scored 25 points and had a season-best 15 assists. Among the four Charlotte players held out after being placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols was leading scorer LaMelo Ball.

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