Hornets blown out by Hawks 128-81 in first game home without LaMelo Ball, booed by sellout crowd

A sports story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Sports.

Sports · North Carolina · October 23, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 24, 2026

What we said on air

The Charlotte Hornets were blown out by the Atlanta Hawks, 128‑81, as Jalen Johnson posted 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.

Local News · North Carolina — Evening edition, October 24, 2026

Reported by WCNC Sports, October 23, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Sports →

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