Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young drives around Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black. Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Magic's 4th quarter collapse leads to loss vs. Hawks

Originally posted on Orlando Magic on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Oct 24, 2025 9:41 PM ET

The Orlando Magic are shaking their heads after a 111-107 loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night inside the Kia Center.

The Magic had the lead for most of the game, but the Hawks chipped away and built a five-point advantage with three minutes to go in the contest. The Magic were able to tie things up with 54 seconds left after a pair of clutch free throws from Wendell Carter Jr.

Trae Young was able to respond with a driving bucket of his own to put the Hawks back in the lead, and Jalen Suggs answered with a layup of his own. With 21 seconds to go, Young was fouled by Carter while shooting and made both free throws to go back up two.

The Magic had a chance to tie or take a lead, but a 3-point attempt from Paolo Banchero fell short, giving the Hawks the lead for the rest of the contest.

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Magic can't hold on vs. Hawks

There are a number of reasons behind the Magic's loss against the Hawks. The one that stands out the most is the team's inefficiency from the free throw line.

The Magic made just 24 of 37 attempts from the charity stripe. Had the team made half of those misses, the Magic would have walked away from this one victorious.

The Magic will have to dust themselves out quickly with the second half of a back-to-back.

The Magic are back in action tomorrow night as the Chicago Bulls come to town. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET inside the Kia Center.