Payne out vs. Hornets

Hawks rookie Adreian Payne has been ruled out of Friday’s game at the Hornets due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

It will be the third straight game that Payne has been inactive due to the injury.

Payne, the first-round draft pick this year, has yet to play this regular season for the Hawks (1-2).

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The Hawks got key stops late to escape the Hornets in a 113-110 win, just the third home win of the season.

The Hawks beat the Pelicans 115-98 to split a two-game road trip, holding an opponent under 100 points for the first time all season.

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