What happened
Atlanta opened 2026-27 unbeaten by crushing Charlotte 128-81, setting a franchise record for margin of victory behind a defense that forced 27 turnovers and 17 steals.
Jalen Johnson and Aaron Wiggins scored 19 points each, seven Hawks reached double figures, and Charlotte played without Coby White and Kon Knueppel.
LINEUP CONTEXT
The lopsided score let Atlanta spread minutes to its bench, but the real rotation takeaway is that its defensive pressure already looks sustainable.
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Original reporting: Hawks showcase defensive potential in franchise-record win at Hornets — Yahoo Sports ↗