Magic Rally to Beat Hawks, Face Grizzlies Next

Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic to a 114-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, overcoming a 19-point deficit with his 36 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony contributed significantly with 25 and 17 points, respectively, as the Magic improved their standing to seventh in the Eastern Conference. Despite a strong start and a 38-point performance from Trae Young, the Hawks faltered defensively in the final quarters. Zaccharie Risacher recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. The Magic's turnaround was marked by a stellar second-quarter performance, shooting 71%, and clutch three-pointers from Anthony and Banchero in the final minutes. The Magic face the Memphis Grizzlies next, while the Hawks will host the Detroit Pistons.