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| All Games | 55-17 | +25.3 | 44-26 | 36-35 | 102.4 | 50.7 | 46.6% | 48.7 | 97.0 | 46.9 | 43.7% | 51.1 | | Road Games | 24-12 | +10.6 | 22-12 | 18-18 | 102.0 | 49.7 | 45.9% | 48.7 | 98.3 | 46.0 | 43.7% | 52.6 | | Last 5 Games | 2-3 | -1.3 | 2-3 | 3-2 | 99.8 | 51.6 | 45.3% | 45.2 | 104.0 | 53.6 | 48.0% | 50.0 | | Division Games | 11-2 | +9.8 | 8-4 | 7-6 | 103.8 | 50.8 | 46.7% | 48.6 | 93.7 | 43.3 | 43.9% | 48.5 |
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| Team Stats (All Games) | 102.4 | 50.7 | 38-81 | 46.6% | 10-26 | 38.5% | 17-22 | 77.9% | 49 | 9 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 5 | | vs opponents surrendering | 99.8 | 49.9 | 37-83 | 44.9% | 8-22 | 35.0% | 17-23 | 75.2% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Team Stats (Road Games) | 102.0 | 49.7 | 38-82 | 45.9% | 10-25 | 38.1% | 17-22 | 77.5% | 49 | 9 | 24 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 97.0 | 46.9 | 36-83 | 43.7% | 9-26 | 33.9% | 15-20 | 76.5% | 51 | 12 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 5 | | vs opponents averaging | 99.4 | 49.7 | 37-83 | 44.7% | 8-22 | 34.8% | 17-23 | 75.0% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 98.3 | 46.0 | 37-84 | 43.7% | 9-26 | 34.8% | 16-21 | 76.5% | 53 | 12 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 5 |
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| All Games | 30-41 | -9.4 | 34-36 | 35-35 | 94.7 | 47.6 | 42.2% | 54.3 | 97.1 | 48.8 | 43.9% | 52.3 | | Home Games | 16-19 | -10.4 | 13-22 | 18-16 | 94.8 | 47.2 | 41.7% | 55.8 | 96.7 | 47.6 | 43.7% | 52.5 | | Last 5 Games | 1-4 | -4.8 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 96.2 | 49.8 | 39.7% | 58.2 | 99.6 | 53.0 | 45.2% | 56.0 | | Division Games | 7-6 | +0.5 | 7-6 | 6-7 | 93.5 | 46.2 | 41.9% | 56.5 | 95.6 | 48.7 | 43.1% | 50.8 |
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| Team Stats (All Games) | 94.7 | 47.6 | 36-85 | 42.2% | 6-18 | 31.5% | 17-23 | 74.6% | 54 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 5 | | vs opponents surrendering | 99.9 | 49.8 | 37-83 | 44.9% | 8-22 | 35.1% | 17-23 | 75.1% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Team Stats (Home Games) | 94.8 | 47.2 | 36-86 | 41.7% | 6-19 | 30.8% | 18-24 | 72.9% | 56 | 10 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 6 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 97.1 | 48.8 | 37-84 | 43.9% | 8-22 | 35.2% | 16-20 | 77.5% | 52 | 9 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 5 | | vs opponents averaging | 99.5 | 49.6 | 37-83 | 44.9% | 8-22 | 35.0% | 17-23 | 75.4% | 51 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 96.7 | 47.6 | 37-84 | 43.7% | 7-21 | 34.3% | 16-20 | 78.3% | 52 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 5 |
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| 2/20/2015 | TORONTO | 80-105 | L | -5.5 | L | 206 | U | 29-88 | 33.0% | 63 | 22 | 43-96 | 44.8% | 58 | 13 | | 2/22/2015 | @ MILWAUKEE | 97-86 | W | -5 | W | 194 | U | 35-87 | 40.2% | 54 | 20 | 32-72 | 44.4% | 41 | 24 | | 2/25/2015 | DALLAS | 104-87 | W | -8.5 | W | 204.5 | U | 39-85 | 45.9% | 48 | 11 | 34-80 | 42.5% | 51 | 15 | | 2/27/2015 | ORLANDO | 95-88 | W | -11 | L | 195 | U | 36-81 | 44.4% | 48 | 18 | 36-80 | 45.0% | 50 | 17 | | 2/28/2015 | @ MIAMI | 93-91 | W | -2 | T | 196 | U | 34-79 | 43.0% | 47 | 18 | 32-81 | 39.5% | 53 | 23 | | 3/3/2015 | HOUSTON | 104-96 | W | -8.5 | L | 199 | O | 39-86 | 45.3% | 58 | 15 | 39-90 | 43.3% | 48 | 12 | | 3/6/2015 | CLEVELAND | 106-97 | W | 1.5 | W | 207.5 | U | 43-84 | 51.2% | 43 | 12 | 29-69 | 42.0% | 48 | 17 | | 3/7/2015 | @ PHILADELPHIA | 84-92 | L | -7.5 | L | 193 | U | 30-77 | 39.0% | 50 | 19 | 35-95 | 36.8% | 68 | 16 | | 3/9/2015 | SACRAMENTO | 130-105 | W | -11 | W | 210 | O | 53-88 | 60.2% | 37 | 13 | 39-81 | 48.1% | 44 | 16 | | 3/11/2015 | @ DENVER | 102-115 | L | -7 | L | 208 | O | 34-81 | 42.0% | 43 | 17 | 42-84 | 50.0% | 50 | 19 | | 3/13/2015 | @ PHOENIX | 96-87 | W | -6.5 | W | 203 | U | 39-83 | 47.0% | 44 | 11 | 32-78 | 41.0% | 56 | 18 | | 3/15/2015 | @ LA LAKERS | 91-86 | W | -6 | L | 195 | U | 34-76 | 44.7% | 45 | 10 | 34-85 | 40.0% | 61 | 21 | | 3/16/2015 | @ SACRAMENTO | 110-103 | W | -4.5 | W | 206.5 | O | 38-84 | 45.2% | 49 | 12 | 38-81 | 46.9% | 53 | 20 | | 3/18/2015 | @ GOLDEN STATE | 95-114 | L | 7 | L | 207.5 | O | 31-87 | 35.6% | 53 | 15 | 44-84 | 52.4% | 56 | 18 | | 3/20/2015 | @ OKLAHOMA CITY | 115-123 | L | 0 | L | 210.5 | O | 41-82 | 50.0% | 42 | 11 | 43-84 | 51.2% | 47 | 12 | | 3/22/2015 | SAN ANTONIO | 95-114 | L | -1.5 | L | 200.5 | O | 38-80 | 47.5% | 32 | 18 | 46-82 | 56.1% | 48 | 16 | | 3/25/2015 | @ ORLANDO | 95-83 | W | -9 | W | 200 | U | 39-90 | 43.3% | 53 | 13 | 32-78 | 41.0% | 51 | 17 | | 3/27/2015 | MIAMI | 99-86 | W | -8 | W | 195.5 | U | 37-72 | 51.4% | 46 | 17 | 32-82 | 39.0% | 48 | 18 | | 3/28/2015 | @ CHARLOTTE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/30/2015 | MILWAUKEE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/31/2015 | @ DETROIT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/4/2015 | BROOKLYN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/7/2015 | PHOENIX | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/8/2015 | @ BROOKLYN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/10/2015 | CHARLOTTE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/12/2015 | @ WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/13/2015 | NEW YORK | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 2/21/2015 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 103-110 | L | 4.5 | L | 197 | O | 40-93 | 43.0% | 48 | 9 | 42-95 | 44.2% | 67 | 14 | | 2/22/2015 | @ DALLAS | 81-92 | L | 9.5 | L | 197.5 | U | 33-90 | 36.7% | 52 | 14 | 36-78 | 46.2% | 55 | 15 | | 2/25/2015 | @ CHICAGO | 98-86 | W | 7 | W | 187 | U | 39-84 | 46.4% | 53 | 9 | 34-77 | 44.2% | 48 | 12 | | 2/27/2015 | @ BOSTON | 98-106 | L | 1.5 | L | 196 | O | 37-82 | 45.1% | 52 | 16 | 40-96 | 41.7% | 55 | 8 | | 3/1/2015 | @ ORLANDO | 98-83 | W | -1 | W | 185 | U | 40-80 | 50.0% | 51 | 16 | 31-85 | 36.5% | 52 | 11 | | 3/3/2015 | LA LAKERS | 104-103 | W | -9 | L | 195.5 | O | 39-79 | 49.4% | 52 | 11 | 39-86 | 45.3% | 47 | 11 | | 3/4/2015 | @ BROOKLYN | 115-91 | W | 5.5 | W | 194 | O | 42-85 | 49.4% | 60 | 11 | 35-88 | 39.8% | 47 | 9 | | 3/6/2015 | TORONTO | 103-94 | W | -1.5 | W | 194.5 | O | 40-85 | 47.1% | 65 | 15 | 37-91 | 40.7% | 38 | 5 | | 3/8/2015 | @ DETROIT | 108-101 | W | -1.5 | W | 191.5 | O | 41-79 | 51.9% | 47 | 9 | 39-89 | 43.8% | 49 | 10 | | 3/9/2015 | WASHINGTON | 69-95 | L | -2 | L | 192 | U | 25-77 | 32.5% | 45 | 15 | 44-85 | 51.8% | 53 | 13 | | 3/11/2015 | SACRAMENTO | 106-113 | L | -8.5 | L | 205 | O | 42-93 | 45.2% | 58 | 11 | 40-85 | 47.1% | 53 | 12 | | 3/13/2015 | CHICAGO | 101-91 | W | 1 | W | 188 | O | 33-89 | 37.1% | 69 | 12 | 31-82 | 37.8% | 48 | 10 | | 3/16/2015 | @ UTAH | 66-94 | L | 4 | L | 180.5 | U | 23-78 | 29.5% | 42 | 7 | 33-78 | 42.3% | 67 | 13 | | 3/17/2015 | @ LA CLIPPERS | 92-99 | L | 10 | W | 201.5 | U | 32-79 | 40.5% | 50 | 13 | 35-77 | 45.5% | 53 | 12 | | 3/20/2015 | @ SACRAMENTO | 91-101 | L | -5 | L | 206.5 | U | 36-91 | 39.6% | 49 | 13 | 37-78 | 47.4% | 57 | 21 | | 3/22/2015 | @ MINNESOTA | 109-98 | W | -5 | W | 198.5 | O | 45-89 | 50.6% | 46 | 7 | 41-74 | 55.4% | 38 | 13 | | 3/23/2015 | @ CHICAGO | 86-98 | L | 7.5 | L | 191.5 | U | 28-81 | 34.6% | 60 | 10 | 37-82 | 45.1% | 52 | 6 | | 3/25/2015 | BROOKLYN | 88-91 | L | -3.5 | L | 197 | U | 36-91 | 39.6% | 63 | 11 | 39-91 | 42.9% | 52 | 9 | | 3/27/2015 | @ WASHINGTON | 107-110 | L | 4.5 | W | 188 | O | 36-104 | 34.6% | 73 | 11 | 44-113 | 38.9% | 81 | 16 | | 3/28/2015 | ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/30/2015 | BOSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/1/2015 | DETROIT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/3/2015 | @ INDIANA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/4/2015 | PHILADELPHIA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/7/2015 | @ MIAMI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/8/2015 | TORONTO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/10/2015 | @ ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/12/2015 | @ DETROIT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4/13/2015 | HOUSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | ATLANTA: GUARDS: Considering he was almost gone a year ago, the Hawks are thankful JEFF TEAGUE is still in town. He may never be a great shooter, but he gets wherever he wants on the floor . . . KYLE KORVER is still the NBA's premier shooter, and he's shown no signs of relinquishing that title . . . THABO SEFOLOSHA gives the Hawks a defensive option to complement Korver. He looked worn down last season though, eventually falling out of OKC's rotation . . . KENT BAZEMORE gives Atlanta some more offensive firepower off the bench . . . DENNIS SCHRODER showed flashes of that Rajon Rondo Lite promise last year. Don't be surprised to see him paired with Teague in some lineups . . . There's no guarantee JOHN JENKINS will ever be the same after back surgery. FORWARDS: PAUL MILLSAP has developed into a capable co-alpha, along with Jeff Teague. In addition to his low-post work, he's developed a three-point shot and the ability to work off the dribble . . . DeMARRE CARROLL is trying to add a three-point shot to his repertoire. It would give him a big boost in offensive value to go along with his defense and all-around hustle . . . ADREIAN PAYNE will provide some much-needed depth at the 4 and 5 spots. He's NBA-ready, especially with his ability to pull opposing big men away from the basket with his shooting . . . MIKE MUSCALA gives them another big man who can shoot it, but he's not athletic enough to hold his own in the NBA. CENTERS: Will AL HORFORD ever stay healthy? He's an All-Star when he is. His recent injuries have been a bit fluky, but it's going to be tough to trust him . . . PERO ANTIC proved to be a capable stretch-5 last year, but the arrival of Payne will likely push him out of the rotation. | | CHARLOTTE: GUARDS: LANCE STEPHENSON started chucking and padding stats after missing the All-Star team last season, fueling Indiana's collapse. He's a potentially solid role player, but if he tries to be the alpha for the Hornets, it could be a long season . . . KEMBA WALKER has become a solid playmaker, though he'll lose some touches while playing alongside Stephenson . . . The Hornets seem to be done with GERALD HENDERSON, who will stay in the rotation, but see a reduced role with all the Hornets' offseason acquisitions . . . GARY NEAL can play both guard spots as a high-scoring sixth man . . . P.J. HAIRSTON needs to stay out of trouble off the court if he's to have any chance of becoming a three-point specialist off the bench . . . BRIAN ROBERTS steps in as a No. 3 point guard. FORWARDS: Charlotte reloaded in the frontcourt, but MICHAEL KIDD-GILCHRIST will likely claim a starting job due to his defense. It's probably time to accept that MKG will never have much of an offensive game . . . CODY ZELLER will have every opportunity to grab a starting job early on. Unfortunately, his inability to score in traffic limits his effectiveness . . . MARVIN WILLIAMS will see major minutes at both forward spots. He's a capable defender who has added a three-point shot to his repertoire . . . He's still a teenager, so he may not carve out major minutes this year, but NOAH VONLEH has by far the most upside among their 4's and 5's. He's a potentially elite stretch-4 . . . JEFF TAYLOR's Achilles is close to 100 percent. He has a shot to re-claim a rotation spot. CENTERS: AL JEFFERSON is a flawed player, but he gives Charlotte exactly what the team is looking for: A low-post threat on the offensive end of the court. Like Walker, he'll also suffer a bit with Stephenson coming in, but he's still the focal point of this offense . . . He's not quite a bust because he can defend, but BISMACK BIYOMBO hasn't shown any semblance of an offensive game. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO BASKETBALL PREVIEW (ATLANTA-CHARLOTTE) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Hawks-Hornets Preview* =======================
By JACK CASSIDY STATS Writer
Atlanta (54-17) at Charlotte (30-40), 7:00 p.m. EDT
The regular season has become essentially meaningless for the Atlanta Hawks. That's far from true for the Charlotte Hornets.
Needing a strong late-season push to stay in playoff contention, the Hornets look to snap a three-game skid Saturday night when they host the Hawks, who have wrapped up the Eastern Conference's top seed.
Since dropping three straight to Golden State, Oklahoma City and San Antonio while allowing 117.0 points per game, Atlanta (55-17) has been much better defensively against some lesser competition.
The Hawks allowed their fewest points in 29 games in Wednesday's 95-83 win over Orlando, then held Miami to 39.0 percent shooting Friday in a 99-86 victory that clinched the top spot in the East.
The question now facing coach Mike Budenholzer is how heavily to lean on his starters for the season's final 10 games. Barring a collapse by Golden State, which has a four-game lead on Atlanta, the Hawks will finish with the league's second-best record.
"(We'll) make sure we're in the best place we can be going into the playoffs. ... It's a great debate," Budenholzer said. "I think it's a credit to our players and all the good work they've done all year. We're obviously proud of what they've done.
"I'm very happy for them, happy for us, happy for our organization and our fans."
One player who figures to see rest is Kyle Korver, who has played the last three games with a broken nose. Korver's renaissance season has seen him average 12.3 points - his highest since 2006-07 - while shooting a league-best 49.8 percent from 3-point range, but he sat out three games after the injury happened and is just 5 of 14 from 3 in his last two.
"My nose is still broken," said Korver. "I won't have to worry about it for the playoffs, which is what really matters, right?"
The Hornets (30-41) are one of four teams fighting for the chance to face Atlanta in the first round, but their 110-107 double-overtime loss to Washington on Friday dropped them to 11th in the East, 1 1/2 games behind current eighth seed Boston. Brooklyn and Indiana are 9th and 10th.
Charlotte shot just 34.6 percent, but that wasn't enough to shake Al Jefferson's confidence.
"I think this loss is going to haunt us all summer long, even when we do make the playoffs." said Jefferson, who had 31 points and 10 rebounds. "This loss could probably be the difference between the eighth seed and the seventh seed."
Charlotte is 2-8 since vaulting into the playoff race with a five-game winning streak from March 1-8. A lack of offense has stood out as the main culprit, as the Hornets have averaged just 91.5 points in their last 10 and shot below 40 percent in seven of those.
Kemba Walker was held to nine points Friday and has averaged 13.2 since returning to the lineup March 11. He had averaged 18.8 points in 42 games prior to his injury.
Walker and Mo Williams shot a combined 11 for 43 from the field against the Wizards. Williams finished with 26 points and 10 assists despite a lingering knee injury that had him questionable to play Friday.
The Hornets beat the Hawks 122-119 in double-overtime at home on Nov. 7 behind a season-high 34 points from Jefferson. Atlanta held Jefferson to 11 and Charlotte to 33.0 percent shooting three weeks later in a 105-75 rout at Philips Arena.
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