Hornets extend winning streak with 126-119 road win over Hawks on February 7, 2026

Charlotte controls key margins late to secure another road victory

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-119 on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at State Farm Arena, extending a surge that has pushed the club deeper into the Eastern Conference race. The result also reshaped both teams’ records, with Charlotte improving to 25-28 and Atlanta falling to 26-28.

The game was close throughout and swung repeatedly across four quarters. Atlanta led 35-32 after the first, but Charlotte responded in the second to pull even at halftime. Charlotte then produced its best offensive stretch in the third quarter, outscoring Atlanta 38-30 to take control before holding off a late Hawks push in the fourth.

Game leaders and production

Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 26 points on efficient shooting (10-of-14 from the field) and a perfect night at the line (5-of-5). Atlanta’s top scorer was Jalen Johnson with 31 points, adding nine rebounds and playing a central role in keeping the Hawks within reach down the stretch.

• Charlotte’s leading rebounder: Moussa Diabaté (15 rebounds).
• Charlotte’s leading playmaker: LaMelo Ball (9 assists).
• Atlanta’s leading playmaker: Nickeil Alexander-Walker (10 assists).

How Charlotte built the edge

While both teams shot the ball well, several underlying margins favored Charlotte. The Hornets finished with a significant rebounding advantage (49-30), including 16 offensive rebounds that helped extend possessions and generate second-chance scoring opportunities. Charlotte also outscored Atlanta in the paint, 56-46, reflecting the impact of those extra possessions and interior finishing.

Perimeter scoring was not a separator: both teams hit 18 three-pointers, with Atlanta shooting slightly better from deep (18-of-38) than Charlotte (18-of-39). Free throws leaned toward Charlotte as well; the Hornets went 16-for-16 while the Hawks were 15-for-17.

Turnovers and transition tell a different story

Atlanta won the turnover battle (10 turnovers to Charlotte’s 16) and generated more fast-break points (22-9). Those advantages helped keep the Hawks competitive even as Charlotte controlled the glass. The teams were also similar in ball movement, finishing with 31 assists for Charlotte and 30 for Atlanta.

Final score: Hornets 126, Hawks 119 — with Charlotte’s third-quarter surge and rebounding edge proving decisive.

The Southeast Division matchup continues quickly, with the teams scheduled to meet again on Feb. 11, 2026, in Charlotte to complete the season series.