The nine-game Hornets win streak didn't end with a whimper on Monday, erupting in fisticuffs in the third quarter and resulting in suspensions to Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate, beginning tonight vs. the Hawks. Still, "Big 3" scorers Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball, and Kon Knueppel all remain active after proving the key cogs in the recent surge into a play-in position in the East, and a long win streak that included a 126-119 success vs. Atlanta on Saturday at State Farm Arena. The Hawks, very active at the deadline and trying to fit some new pieces into their puzzle, continue to play streaky and bring a two-game losing streak into the Bee Hive after getting routed by the T-wolves on Monday. Play Hornets

FanDuel. I’ll jump on this Ryan Kalkbrenner line early. With Moussa Diabete (and Miles Bridges) overwhelmingly likely to be suspended for tonight’s game for his part in the brawl against the Pistons on Monday, Kalkbrenner should assume the starting center role. He’ll have a nice matchup against an undersized Haws frontcourt that ranks 24th in points in the paint allowed, and 26th in assists to the rim.