Trae Young Lifts Hawks Past Magic

The Atlanta Hawks rallied to a season-opening 111-107 victory at the Orlando Magic despite missing Kristaps Porzingis, Zaccharie Risacher and Jalen Johnson. Trae Young led the way with a game-high 25 points, including 11 in the final six minutes to seal the win, and Dyson Daniels made a critical defensive play in the closing seconds by chasing Desmond Bane off the 3-point line and forcing a dump pass to Paolo Banchero that preserved Atlanta’s late lead. Onyeka Okongwu started at center, with Mouhamed Gueye or N'Faly Dante expected to receive extra minutes in Porzingis' absence. Coach Quin Snyder said the team lacked continuity and had lingering concerns about its early offensive and defensive metrics, echoing analysts' worries about transition defense, rebounding and overall defensive efficiency. Many pundits had favored Orlando because of its size and defense, making the Hawks' road rally notable.