ATLANTA _ Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins blocked a drive by Kemba Walker on the Charlotte Hornets' final possession to preserve a 124-123 victory at State Farm Arena.
The victory broke a 10-game losing streak for the Hawks; the Hornets lost their second in a row to drop to 9-10.
Walker finished with 22 points but had one of his rougher shooting nights this season, making seven of his 23 attempts. Hornets guard Malik Monk matched his career high with 26 points.
Former Wake Forest star Collins gave the Hawks a three-point lead with about 1:30 left on a dunk. Walker replied with two free throws made, off a foul by Collins with 1:16 left.
Hawks rookie Trae Young pulled up from 32 feet, missing a 3-pointer, to give the Hornets possession, and Walker nailed a 3 for a one-point lead.
Young drove on the resulting possession, missing a layup and giving the Hornets back the ball. Walker dribbled baseline, drawing a triple-team. Walker found rookie Miles Bridges along the perimeter, but he couldn't get the ball to the rim in time to avoid a shot-clock violation with 15.4 seconds remaining.
Hawks veteran guard Kent Bazemore, guarded by Dwayne Bacon, got to the rim for a layup and a one-point lead with 4.6 seconds left.
