Charlotte came into the game with all of the swagger and expectations of a heavy favorite, but it was Atlanta that looked the part of champions tonight. They jumped all over Charlotte from the outset of the game, with Charlotte fans left watching in disbelief as their team was ripped apart.

Atlanta was led by Blackman (18 points, 18 boards, 4 assists, a steal, 6 blocks), Fanny (13 points, 5 boards, 7 assists, a steal), Archie (14 points, 4 assists). Charlotte was led by Bailey (19 points, 13 boards, 2 assists, 4 blocks), Carreon (7 points, 8 boards, 10 assists, 6 steals), Cullum (17 points, a block).

Atlanta snapped their losing streak at 8 games, and improve to 25-50. They hold at #5 in the Southeast and stay at #14 overall in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte halted their winning streak at 5 games, and stand at 49-25 and 30-9 at home. They remain at #1 in the Southeast and hold at #3 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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