The Hornets defeated the Hawks, 116-110. P.J. Washington led all scorers with 25 points as Terry Rozier (24 points, six assists, five rebounds) and LaMelo Ball (15 points, 10 assists, six rebounds) totaled 39 points in the win. Rookie Brandon Miller put together 13 points, three rebounds, and two assists in his debut. Trae Young led the Hawks with 23 points and nine assists while Jalen Johnson put up a career-high 21 points, along with seven rebounds in the loss.