CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Charlotte Hornets learned Sunday how thoroughly they depend on their backcourt for scoring, getting thumped by the Atlanta Hawks 122-107 at Spectrum Center.
Guards Devonte Graham and Terry Rozier combined to make just seven of 30 shots for the Hornets, who fell to 9-16. Graham and Rozier combined for 20 points, about 17 below their joint average.
The Hawks got 30 points and nine assists from Trae Young in improving to 6-17.
Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington scored 20 each for the Hornets. Washington left the game in the fourth quarter with a right ankle sprain.