Hawks rout Magic for 17th win in 19 games

Hawks rout Magic for 17th win in 19 games

Hawks rout Magic for 17th win in 19 games

2026-04-03 13:09:53



Hawks Soar Nickeil Alexander-Walker Leads Atlanta to 130-101 Win Over Ma
Magic


ORLANDO, Florida — The Atlanta Hawks continued their impressive run with a 
convincing 130-101 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Led by Nick
Nickeil Alexander-Walker's 32 points, the Hawks dominated the game from sta
start to finish, securing their 17th win in their last 19 games.

Hawks' Dominant Performance

Alexander-Walker was joined by Jalen Johnson, who added 18 points and 14 re
rebounds to the Hawks' total. Dyson Daniels contributed 15 points and 13 re
rebounds, while the team shot an impressive 51 percent from the field. The 
Hawks also held a significant advantage on the boards, outrebounding the Ma
Magic 52-36.

Johnson fell just two assists shy of securing his 14th triple-double of the
the season. Despite this, he was pleased with the team's performance, sayin
saying, We're just trying to take it one game at a time and stay focused.
focused.

Magic's Struggle

For the Magic, Jamal Cain led the way with 17 points off the bench. Desmond
Desmond Bane and Wendell Carter Jr. added 14 points each, while Franz Wagne
Wagner returned from a high ankle sprain that kept him out for 47 of the la
last 52 games. Despite his impressive performance, Wagner's return was ulti
ultimately overshadowed by the Hawks' dominant display.

Hawks Blow the Game Open

The game was decided in the second quarter, when the Hawks exploded for 47 
points. A 3-pointer from Jonathan Kuminga broke a 32-32 tie early in the pe
period, and Atlanta never looked back. Alexander-Walker scored 17 points in
in the quarter, while six different players contributed to a four-minute st
stretch during which Orlando went scoreless.

Flagrant Foul

With just over seven minutes remaining in the game and the Hawks leading by
by 21, Magic center Goga Bitadze was ejected for a flagrant foul 2 after pu
pulling down Jock Landale. The incident sparked a technical foul from Danie
Daniels, who confronted Bitadze following the takedown.

Conclusion

The Hawks' dominant performance has cemented their position in the Southeas
Southeast Division. With the season winding down, they appear poised to con
continue their winning streak. For the Magic, however, the loss is a stark 
reminder of the need to find a way to close the gap if they hope to remain 
competitive.


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