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Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Charlotte Hornets are back in action tonight against the Houston Rockets.

Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Charlotte Hornets are back in action tonight against the Houston Rockets.

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Feb 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Houston.

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Suspensions, off-the-court drama, and two good teams

Feb 9, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and forward Grant Williams (2) after a thee point play against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Hornets find a way to beat Atlanta for the second time in five days despite suspensions.

Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between Charlotte and Atlanta.

Feb 9, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and forward Grant Williams (2) after a thee point play against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Information for tonight's game between Charlotte and Atlanta.

Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) drives on Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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After Monday's kerfuffle, Charlotte aims to refocus against division rival.

Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee on the sideline against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Lee's ejection follows an already chaotic night at The Hive.

Feb 9, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Charlotte loses a game for the first time since January 21st.

Feb 9, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté (14) and guard/forward Kon Knueppel (7) and guard LaMelo Ball (1) get a break during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Things got rather ugly for a moment in the second half between Charlotte and Detroit.

Feb 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee on the sideline against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Charlotte Hornets look to tie the franchise record for consecutive wins as they open a two-game homestand with a chance to reach ten straight wins tonight a

Feb 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts after a basket against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Real-time thoughts from the most important moments in the Hornets' massive road win against the Atlanta Hawks.

Oct 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) passes the ball past Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between the Hornets and Hawks.

Dec 18, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) rubs his elbow after falling during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Winners of eight straight, Charlotte can close the gap on Atlanta in the East.

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Charlotte has run their winning streak to eight straight.

Jan 31, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

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The Hornets on SI Staff picks tonight’s matchup with tbe Rockets.

Feb 2, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts to a foul call during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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LaMelo Ball was a +24 in the win.

Oct 15, 2025; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) celebrates with forward Brandon Miller (24) during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at First Horizon Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

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The Hornets hope to remain red-hot as the calendar turns.

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Brandon Miller's barrage, Moussa Diabaté's star turn, and more from the Hornets' nail biting victory.

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A win would mean the longest winning streak in almost ten years

Jan 29, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Picking this afternoon's game between the Hornets and Spurs.

Jan 29, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The two Duke rookies battled it out on Thursday night.

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Recapping the Hornets tight win over the Mavericks.

Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) drives around Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) in the second half of a game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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The Hornets and Mavs release updated injury reports ahead of the game.

Jan 28, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) looking for an open teammate in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

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Picking tonight's game between the Hornets and Mavs.