February 9th - The Hornets defeated the Hawks 126-119 . Bridges contributed 26 points , 6 rebounds , and 5 assists, Knipple had 23 points and 8 rebounds, and Ball added 19 points and 9 assists. For the Hawks, Johnson played a well-rounded game, Lisashe scored 18 points, and Okongu had 16 points and 7 rebounds, but the team's crucial defense faltered, failing to end the Hornets' winning streak.

In the first quarter, the Hawks gradually built an advantage with their smooth offense, extending their lead to as much as 9 points. Okongu scored 10 points in the quarter, including two three-pointers. Towards the end of the quarter, the Hornets narrowed the gap with consecutive points. At the end of the first quarter, the Hawks led 35-32 . In the second quarter, the Hawks extended their lead to 45-40 . However, the Hornets quickly regained their composure, not only erasing the deficit but also briefly taking a 4- point lead. Knipple scored 12 points in this quarter, including three three-pointers . At halftime, the two teams were tied 60-60 .

After switching sides, the Hawks maintained their lead at 88-85 . However, the Hornets quickly responded, helping them take the lead and extend it to 8 points. The Hawks relied on Johnson's 10 points in the quarter to try and catch up. After three quarters, the Hornets led 98-90 . In the final quarter, the Hawks briefly tied the score and even took a 3- point lead. In the crucial moments, the Hornets regained the lead. Bridges scored 10 points in this quarter, sealing the victory for his team. Ultimately, the Hornets defeated the Hawks 126-119.

Hornets player statistics

Bridges 26 points , 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Knipple 23 points, 8 rebounds , 4 assists; Ball 19 points , 1 rebound, 9 assists; Miller 16 points , 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Diabate 11 points , 15 rebounds , 2 assists ; Williams 11 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Green 8 points, 1 rebound; Kalckbrenner 6 points, 5 rebounds; James 3 points, 3 rebounds , 4 assists

Hawks player statistics

Johnson had 31 points, 9 rebounds , and 8 assists; Lisa Shee had 18 points and 3 rebounds; Okongwu had 16 points , 7 rebounds , and 2 assists; Walker had 13 points , 2 rebounds , and 10 assists; McCollum had 12 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Daniels had 11 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists; Keith Pert had 8 points , 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Landale had 5 points and 1 assist; Newell had 5 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist .

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