Hawks Set Franchise Record With 47-Point Rout

Before Atlanta’s game at Charlotte, analyst Ramon Scott backed the Hornets as a home underdog, arguing that the improving team could challenge a Hawks squad he thought might be overrated after its opener. Atlanta instead beat Charlotte by a franchise-record 47 points, forcing 25 turnovers; Dyson Daniels led the defensive effort with seven steals. For Atlanta’s next game, against Houston, Scott picked the under, citing defensive personnel and a projected pace slower than the league’s fastest games, even though his computer ratings leaned over.