Montrezl Harrell scored 20 points (14 in the paint), and the Charlotte Hornets went on a 19-7 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 116-106.
It was tied at 97 when P.J. Washington’s driving layup put the Hornets ahead for good with 4:20 left. He scored 13 points as they pulled away to a 116-104 lead with 25 seconds left.
During clutch time, the Hornets outscored the Hawks 8-3. Washington scored 5 of the Hornets’ 8 on 2 for 3 shooting.
LaMelo Ball had 22 points (15 on 5 3-pointers), 8 rebounds and 11 assists.
For the Hawks, De'Andre Hunter scored 21 points, and Clint Capela added 17 points and 15 rebounds. Trae Young had 9 points, 15 assists and 3 steals.
The Hornets shot 49.4% from the field to the Hawks’ 43.0% and outscored them 25-4 off turnovers.