Dyson Daniels piles up steals as Hawks pull away from Hornets

Both teams came in 1-0 after road wins

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 42m1 min read

Final: Hawks 128, Hornets 81. Dyson Daniels finished with 11 points and 7 steals. Via @KLChouinard on X

What happened: Dyson Daniels is wrecking Charlotte's offense, stacking up steals as Atlanta stretches its lead over the Hornets.

Why it matters: Defense is the identity of Atlanta's perimeter group, and the steals point to Daniels' role as a Hawks core piece. This is an early test between two teams that both opened the season with road wins.

By the numbers: Hawks: 1-0, won 132-125 at Orlando on Oct. 21. Hornets: 1-0, won 110-103 at Brooklyn on Oct. 21.

What to watch: Next up: Daniels' final steal total, and how Atlanta handles its rotation with a margin this wide.

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@KLChouinard 2026-10-24T01:25:47.962324+00:00

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