Shorthanded Hornets face imposing challenge vs. Hawks

With four players just placed in COVID-19 protocols, including starting guards LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier, the Charlotte Hornets will have a mighty challenge while trying to salvage a win in the final leg of their four-game road trip Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks.

Both teams are coming off disappointing losses in their previous outings, with the Hornets' defeat coming when they had far more personnel available.

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