Magic Win Streak Snaps vs. Red Hot Hawks

Magic Struggle in Loss vs. Hawks

The Magic trailed by as much as 29 points during the game, and things got chippy during the third quarter between the two sides. Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu was given a technical foul after throwing the ball at Magic guard Desmond Bane.

This came after Bane was ejected against the Hawks earlier in the season, after he came up with a hard foul on Onyeka Okongwu and spiked the ball at him after attempting a layup.

This was a chance for the Hawks to get their revenge on the Magic, and they did just that. The Hawks were simply the better team throughout the evening, and the Magic did not have the energy or standard necessary to pull out the win.

The Magic were led in scoring by Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane, who each had 18 points. Meanwhile, Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a career-high 41 points, while Jalen Johnson had a triple-double with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists.

Wendell Carter Jr. had 17 points, while Jevon Carter had 13, and Jett Howard added 10 off the bench after not playing in the last game against the Miami Heat with an illness.

The Magic see their winning streak coming to an end, but they have to keep things going in hopes of getting back in the saddle because the Eastern Conference playoff race is as tight as ever. The team cannot afford to turn this into a long losing streak.

What's Next For Magic?

Things won't get much easier for the Magic as they go right back to the court tomorrow to take on the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET inside the Kia Center. Fans can watch the game on FanDuel Sports Network or stream it on NBA League Pass.