Hawks
MagicThe Atlanta Hawks came back to beat the Orlando Magic 132-125 on Wednesday, October 21, at Kia Center in Orlando, FL. They trailed by 1 after three quarters.
The Hawks led 72-62 at halftime. The Magic still led 100-99 after three quarters, but the Hawks won the fourth quarter 33-25.
Top performers
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 31 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 5 3-pointers. Jalen Johnson added 20 points and 14 rebounds. For the Magic, Paolo Banchero had 35 points on 10-of-12 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Franz Wagner added 22 points and 6 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Paolo Banchero (35 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists); Jalen Johnson (20 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists). The Hawks bench outscored the Magic reserves 34-22.
- Paolo Banchero (ORL): 35 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST, 10-12 FG, 41 MIN
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 31 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 8-15 FG, 30 MIN
- Wendell Carter Jr. (ORL): 22 PTS, 7 REB, 0 AST, 8-10 FG, 31 MIN
- Franz Wagner (ORL): 22 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 9-20 FG, 29 MIN
- Jalen Johnson (ATL): 20 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST, 7-19 FG, 28 MIN
- Dyson Daniels (ATL): 20 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 8-13 FG, 35 MIN
Context
The Hawks improved to 1-0, while the Magic fell to 0-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Hawks visit the Bulls on Friday, Nov 13; the Magic host the Bucks on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,864 at Kia Center. Officials: Pat Fraher, Eric Dalen and Jenna Reneau.