Hawks Rally For Comeback Win
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Orlando Magic, 115-112, at Amway Center on Wednesday evening.

The Magic got out to a great start at home with a, 39-27, lead after one quarter. They maintained control through the second, where they outscored the visitors by seven, to take a 19-point lead into halftime. The Hawks came out stronger in the third and cut it to a six-point game halfway through the quarter, but the Magic pushed their lead back up to 12, heading into the final frame. The Hawks kept chipping away in the fourth and made it a four-point game, with four minutes to go. They then outscored the hosts, 13-6, the rest of the way to complete the impressive comeback win. This marks the second straight win for the Hawks and the fifth straight loss for the Magic.

Trae Young led the Hawks with 32 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals, in 34 minutes. Danilo Gallinari followed up with 23 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block, while John Collins added 15 points, nine rebounds and a block. The Hawks shot 44 percent from the field, including 21-of-45 from long range.

Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with 29 points, nine rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Terrence Ross added 28 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Michael Carter-Williams totaled 21 points, six rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block. The Magic shot 42 percent from the field, including 13-of-35 from deep.

The Magic (13-23) will look to bounce back as they take on the Heat in Miami on Thursday. The Hawks (16-20) take on the Raptors on Thursday.
Posted on: 3/3/2021 7:52 PM
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