The Charlotte Hornets looked like a completely different team Friday night in comparison to their victory Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Charlotte's offense struggled against Atlanta's incredible perimeter defenders, as the Hornets scored 38 points in the second half and 81 total for the game.
Atlanta picked apart Charlotte defensively, forcing 27 turnovers and tallying 17 steals. Only three Hornets players finished in double figures, those being Naz Reid (17 points), Tidjane Salaun (11 points) and Grayson Allen (11 points). As for the Hawks, Jalen Johnson made an impact in multiple areas, finishing the night with 19 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Aaron Wiggins provided exceptional shooting off the bench, finishing with 19 points on 7-for-9
shooting, including three made 3-pointers.
As both teams prepare for their respective back-to-back matchups Saturday, here are some of the best pictures from the game.
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This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Photos: Best images from Hornets' 128-81 loss against Atlanta
