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Atlanta Defeats Charlotte 143-138 - Recap
Trae Young scored 31 points and chipped in with 16 assists for Atlanta on Monday, leading the Hawks to a 143-138 victory over Charlotte at State Farm Arena.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -5.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors. Those betting OVER the total were also victorious as the final score equalled an OVER play.
John Collins had 28 points for Atlanta and Cam Reddish chipped in with 22 points. Trae Young had 16 assists for the Hawks, while De'Andre Hunter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Hornets got a 40-point performance from Terry Rozier, who was supported by 27 points from Devonte' Graham. Devonte' Graham had 10 assists in a losing cause for Charlotte, while Cody Zeller grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Atlanta were victorious, as the score was 66-63 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 53 boards, while Charlotte only had 35
Atlanta heads into a battle against the Knicks. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.