Charlotte is playing w/o Miles Bridges, and LaMelo Ball was downgraded from probable to questionable. The Hornets lost 123-88 to the Clippers in their last game and 123-110 to Atlanta on March 12 (with Bridges and Ball in the lineup).

Atlanta is 7th in the East playoff race and will be eager to make a statement following consecutive losses. It had won five of its previous six games, with two wins over Indiana and one over Memphis. Trae Young (35 points and 12 dimes vs. Charlotte on March 12) is probable to play, giving Atlanta the offensive firepower and leadership it needs to blow out the Hornets.