The big picture

Atlanta Hawks come in 13th on the ladder; Orlando Magic are 25th. Atlanta Hawks have the higher position to protect.

Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.

Orlando Magic are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 105.5 points for and 115 against.

Form

Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.

Orlando Magic have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Phoenix Suns 104–117.

Atlanta Hawks arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

Orlando Magic have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 109 times on our records since 2001: Atlanta Hawks 60, Orlando Magic 49.

Last time out (2026-27), Atlanta Hawks won 132–125 at Kia Center.

Atlanta Hawks have won the last five against Orlando Magic.

Biggest margin between these two: Orlando Magic by 43 points in 2009-10 (114–71).

Players to watch

For Atlanta Hawks, watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker (22.3 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jalen Johnson (18.3 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Orlando Magic, watch Paolo Banchero (24.5 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Franz Wagner (19.6 points a game, 51 rebounds in 2026-27).

Milestone watch

Wendell Carter Jr. is 4 rebounds short of 4,000 for their career.

At State Farm Arena

Atlanta Hawks have won 17 of their last 22 at State Farm Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Atlanta Hawks go in as clear favourites.