The Orlando Magic (0-1, 0-1 Away) travel to face the Atlanta Hawks (1-0, 1-0 Home) Friday at State Farm Arena. Orlando was defeated by the Detroit Pistons 113-109 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. With 27 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, Paolo Banchero was a top performer in the losing effort. Atlanta emerged victorious on Wednesday at State Farm Arena, beating the Houston Rockets 117-107. John Collins led the team in scoring with 24 points. With 20 points, 11 assists, and five steals, Dejounte Murray also had an impressive game. Atlanta won three out of four games between the teams last season, including a 130-109 triumph in their last meeting at Amway Center on February 16. Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Hawks with 23 points and six assists. Cole Anthony had 23 points and seven rebounds in defeat. The Magic were led last season by Anthony, who averaged 16.3 points per game. Anthony also dished 5.7 assists per game. Meanwhile, Wendell Carter Jr. grabbed 10.5 rebounds. Trae Young (28.4 ppg) powered the Hawks’ offense last season. He had the fifth-highest scoring average in the NBA. Young also recorded 9.7 assists per game. Clint Capela collected 11.9 rebounds to lead the team. The Hawks have had the advantage in the Magic’s last 10 visits to State Farm Arena, winning six.
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