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Hawks beat Hornets 128-81 for biggest win in franchise history
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 in Charlotte on Friday.
The 47-point margin set a franchise record for the Hawks, topping their previous best of 46 points in a 2017 win over Sacramento.
Jalen Johnson and reserve Aaron Wiggins led Atlanta with 19 points apiece.
The Hawks also had 14 points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, while Dyson Daniels recorded seven steals.
Charlotte committed 27 turnovers in a difficult home opener, two nights after winning its season opener at Brooklyn.
Atlanta has now won its first two games of the season, while the Hornets’ next result is not given.
Atlanta beat Charlotte 128-81, setting a franchise record for its largest victory margin.
The Hawks won by 47 points, surpassing their previous record of 46.
Jalen Johnson and reserve Aaron Wiggins each scored 19 points for Atlanta.
Charlotte committed 27 turnovers in its home opener.
The Hawks won their second straight game to start the season.
- Who
- The Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets.
- What
- Atlanta won 128-81, setting a franchise record for its largest margin of victory.
- When
- Friday; the published reports are dated October 23 and 24, 2026.
- Where
- Charlotte, at the Hornets’ home opener.
- Why
- Not stated
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Atlanta beat the Sacramento Kings 126-80, setting its previous largest-margin record of 46 points.
Atlanta beat Charlotte 128-81, establishing a new franchise record with a 47-point margin.
- Final score
- Atlanta Hawks 128, Charlotte Hornets 81
- Margin of victory
- 47 points
- Previous record
- 46 points, in a 126-80 win over Sacramento in 2017
- Atlanta top scorers
- Jalen Johnson and Aaron Wiggins, 19 points each
- Charlotte turnovers
- 27