Bridges stars as the Hornets beat the Hawks 126-119 for their 9th straight win

ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 26 points, Kon Knueppel had 23 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-119 on Saturday night for their ninth straight win.

LaMelo Ball added 19 points and nine assists as Charlotte improved to 12-3 in its last 15 games. Brandon Miller scored 16 points, and Moussa Diabate finished with 11 points and 15 rebounds.

The Hornets' win streak is the longest active streak in the NBA and the best run for the franchise since it also won nine in a row during the 1998-99 season.

Jalen Johnson had 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Atlanta, which had won six of eight. Zaccharie Risacher scored 18 points, and Onyeka Okongwu had 16.

The Hawks and Hornets play again on Wednesday night at Charlotte.

Atlanta trailed 120-115 with 1:42 left, but Dyson Daniels dunked off a rebound and Johnson made two free throws to trim Charlotte's lead to one with 26.3 seconds remaining.

Ball, Miller and Bridges each made two foul shots to help the Hornets close it out. The Hornets went 16 for 16 at the line, and the Hawks were 15 for 17.

Charlotte closed the third quarter with an 11-0 run. Grant Williams had a three-point play and a 3-pointer, and Tre Mann’s 3 gave the Hornets a 98-90 lead going into the final period.

Led by Diabate, the Hornets finished with a 49-30 rebounding advantage.

Hornets: Open a four-game homestand on Monday night against Detroit.

Hawks: At Minnesota on Monday night for the opener of a three-game trip.

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Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) looks to shoot against Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, center, goes up to shoot against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, and forward Onyeka Okongwu, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

ORLANDO, Fla, (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 23 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 120-117 on Saturday night.

Desmond Bane added 22 points, making two free throws with 28.3 seconds to go to give the Magic a 118-117 lead. Anthony Black scored 21 points, and Banchero also had eight assists and seven rebounds.

Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 27 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 17 of his 22 points in the first half in his Utah debut, and Isaiah Collier scored 20 points. Utah has lost two straight and 18 of 22.

Jackson came over from Memphis in a trade this week. John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. also made their Jazz debuts after the deal.

Keyonte George returned to the Utah lineup after missing three games because of a sprained left ankle. He had five points.

The Magic have won two in a row at home, beating Brooklyn on Thursday night.

Jazz: At Miami on Monday night.

Magic: Host Milwaukee on Monday and Wednesday nights.

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Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (8) shoots after being fouled by Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) as forward Paolo Banchero (5) and forward Tristan da Silva (23) look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) loses control of the ball as Utah Jazz forward John Konchar (55) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) goes up to score against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, left, guard Desmond Bane (3) and Utah Jazz forward John Konchar (55) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) goes up to shoot as Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)