3-13) scored an impressive 125-121 road win in Toronto on Friday, just two weeks after losing to the Raptors by 44 points. Charlotte (14-13) was playing without leading scorer Kemba Walker

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks hope to compound the misery currently being felt by the Charlotte Hornets.Charlotte brings a four-game losing streak into Saturdays game against a Hawks team that has won three of its last four.Atlanta (13-13) scored an impressive 125-121 road win in Toronto on Friday, just two weeks after losing to the Raptors by 44 points. Charlotte (14-13) was playing without leading scorer Kemba Walker and dropped a 96-88 decision at Boston on Friday.Charlotte won the first meeting against Atlanta on Nov. 18 when it overcame a 10-point deficit to win 100-96 in Charlotte.The Hornets will get Walker back on Saturday. The point guard missed Fridays game with an excused absence to take care of a personal matter. Walker is leading the team in scoring with 22.6 points per game and is considered a good candidate to make the All-Star team.Atlanta guard Kent Bazemore returned Tuesday against Orlando but he was still struggling with the right knee soreness that kept him out for the previous two games. Bazemore scored five points against the Magic and scored seven points in 22 minutes against Toronto.Atlantas season has been puzzling for coach Mike Budenholzer, especially considering the teams 9-2 start.I dont know exactly how I would describe it, but there is some level of frustration, Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer said. There is some level of optimism. I do think we are doing some things better. We need to do more things better for more of the 48 minutes.Charlotte has been up-and-down since winning eight of its first 11 games. The Hornets won three straight before embarking on their current road trip, where theyve lost to Cleveland, Indiana, Washington and Boston.Coach Steve Clifford has encouraged the Hornets to play more physically.If guys arent willing to be more physical, well be an up-and-down team, he said. Well struggle to make the playoffs. If we want to play with the physicality we choose to at times, we have a chance to be a good team.The Hornets got 22 points and 10 rebounds from guard Nicholas Batum against the Celtics, but had no answer for Bostons Isaiah Thomas, who poured in 26 points in his return to the court. The Hornets were outscored 27-19 in the fourth quarter.Atlanta got a strong inside effort from Dwight Howard and superior point guard play from Dennis Schroder on Friday. Howard had 27 points and 15 rebounds and Schroder scored 24 points. Schroder is averaging 25.3 points over the last three games.Howard scored his 16,000th career point on Friday and passed Elgin Baylor for 26th on the career rebound list with 11,465.Weve just got to stay locked in, Howard said. Weve got to forget about (the Raptors win) and get ready to play again on Saturday.Atlanta will honor legendary announcer Craig Sager on Saturday with a moment of silence. The long-time Atlanta resident died of leukemia on Thursday. Omar Infante Jersey . Their experience showed Tuesday as the No. 10 Badgers blunted a Saint Louis surge to win 63-57 and advance to face West Virginia in Wednesdays finals of the Cancun Challenge. Jeimer Candelario Jersey . A forerunning sled crashed into the worker Thursday at the Sanki Sliding Center. The unidentified worker broke both legs and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. http://www.tigersgearshop.com/Tigers-Victor-Martinez-Kids-Jersey/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. 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If Brisbane win and the Cowboys lose, Brisbane make the top four.Canterbury v South Sydney, ANZ Stadium, Friday, 7.50pmSouths are also gone for 2016, but if the Bulldogs (sixth, 32 points, +76) win and North Queensland and Brisbane lose, Canterbury will finish in the top four. If the Dogs lose and Penrith win and improve their comparable for-and-against by seven, the Panthers will usurp Canterbury in hosting the elimination final between the two sides.St George Illawarra v Newcastle, Kogarah Jubilee Oval, Saturday, 3pmJust pride to play for in what might be Benji Marshalls final NRL game.North Queensland v Gold Coast, 1300SMILES Stadium, Saturday, 5.30pmIf the Cowboys (fourth, 32 points, +213) win they will finish top four and travel to Melbourne, or Sydney to face Cronulla, or Canberra in week one of the finals. If they lose and either of the Dogs or Broncos win, they will miss out on the top four and host an elimination final. The Titans (eighth, 27 points, +27) can hold eighth spot with a win. If the Titans lose and Wests Tigers win, the joint venture will leapfrog Gold Coastt into the final playoff spot.ddddddddddddMelbourne v Cronulla, AAMI Park, Saturday, 7.30pmThe winner will claim the minor premiership. Melbourne (first, 40 points, +241) have already earned a home qualifying final in week one of the playoffs. Cronulla (second, 39 points, +196) need to win to do that. If the Sharks lose and Canberra beat Wests Tigers, the Sharks will travel to the nations capital the week after next.Wests Tigers v Canberra, Leichhardt Oval, Sunday, 2pmIf the Sharks lose and Canberra (third, 37 points, +190) win, the Raiders will host Cronulla in week one of the finals. If the Raiders lose, they will travel to Sydney to face the Sharks or Melbourne. If the Titans lose and the Tigers (ninth, 26 points, -66) win, they leapfrog the Gold Coast into eighth spot.Warriors v Parramatta, Mt Smart Stadium, Sunday, 4pmThe Eels salary cap dramas sank their season, while the Warriors below-par efforts are to blame as they go five seasons and counting without a finals berth.Penrith v Manly, Pepper Stadium, Sunday, 6.30pmIf the Bulldogs lose, a Penrith (seventh, 30 points, +70) win will give them a home final in week one. If the Dogs and Broncos lose and the Panthers improve their points differential by 41 against Brisbane, they could finish as high as fifth and host the eighth-placed team. If the Bulldogs and Broncos win, Penrith will finish seventh and travel in week one of the playoffs. 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