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ORLANDO MAGIC 11-7 · 3RD IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
11-7 · 3RD IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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WATCH: Everything From Dejounte Murray After Hawks Win Over the Magic The Hawks are back in action this Sunday vs the Orlando Magic
POSTGAME HIGHLIGHTS: MAGIC VS. HAWKS | 2.25.24
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Dejounte Murray nearly has triple-double in Hawks Victory over Magic
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POSTGAME SOUND: MAGIC VS. HAWKS | COACH MOSE & FRANZ WAGNER
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Setback in Atlanta ends trip as Magic's Banchero sits Paolo Banchero missed the first game of his sophomore season Sunday night at Atlanta in a 109-92 loss by the Magic (32-26). The Magic forwar...
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Dejounte Murray guides Trae Young-less Hawks past Magic Dejounte Murray and Jalen Johnson each had a double-double and sparked the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-92 win over the visiting Orlando Magic on...
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic Postgame Press Conference: Quin Snyder
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic Postgame Press Conference: Dejounte Murray
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FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: MAGIC VS. HAWKS | 2.25.24
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Jonathan Isaac - Diagnosed with left knee strain Isaac has been diagnosed with a left knee strain after exiting Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Isaac sustained his injury in the first quarter of Sunday's matchup, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. He'll be re-evaluated when the Magic return to Orlando, and his status for Tuesday's game against the Nets is unclear.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Isaac - Won't return Sunday Isaac has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Atlanta due to an apparent left leg injury, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Impact Isaac fell awkwardly in the first quarter of Sunday's matchup and grabbed his left leg afterward. While he was able to walk to the locker room under his own power, he'll be ineligible to return to the game since he was unable to take his free throws after sustaining his injury. Before departing, he was held scoreless (0-2 FT) with one rebound in two minutes. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Tuesday against Brooklyn.
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Atlanta Hawks Announce Starting Lineup For Tonight's Game vs the Magic The Hawks are hoping to snap their three-game losing streak tonight when they face Orlando
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Anthony Black - Starting Sunday Black is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Impact Black is set for his 31st start of the season, which have yielded 5.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists in 0.6 steals in 21.3 minutes per game. He is joined by Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter and Goga Bitadze in the first unit on a night when Orlando is down Paolo Banchero (illness) and Gary Harris (calf).
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Starting against Atlanta Bitadze is starting Sunday's game against Atlanta, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Impact Bitadze has been an inconsistent part of Orlando's rotation recently, but he'll join the starting lineup Sunday since Paolo Banchero (illness) has been ruled out. Over 31 starts this year, Bitadze has averaged 7.8 points and 7.4 rebounds in 24.0 minutes per game.
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Markelle Fultz - Coming off bench in return Fultz isn't starting Sunday's game against Atlanta, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Impact Fultz has been cleared to return to action Sunday after missing the last three games due to a knee injury. However, he'll come off the bench since Anthony Black will return to the starting lineup. Over six bench appearances this year, Fultz has averaged 5.0 points, 3.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game.
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Paolo Banchero - Late scratch due to illness Banchero has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to an illness.
Impact Fresh off hitting the game-winning shot versus the Pistons on Saturday, Banchero was left off Orlando's initial injury report for Sunday's game. However, a few hours later, he's a late scratch due to an illness and will miss his first game of the season. Banchero's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Brooklyn, while Jonathan Isaac, Joe Ingles and Moritz Wagner are all candidates to take on increased roles versus Atlanta.
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Hawks G Trae Young out vs. Magic Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the visiting Orlando Magic due to an injury to his left pinkie fi...
FEBRUARY 25 • SACBEE.COM
Hawks G Trae Young out vs. Magic Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the visiting Orlando Magic due to an injury to his left pinkie fi...
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Gary Harris - Sitting out due to calf Sunday Harris has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to right calf injury maintenance, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Impact Sunday's contest marks the second leg of a back-to-back set, so Harris' absence is likely for rest purposes more than anything after he logged 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 25 minutes. Harris had started in both of his past two appearances, but the Magic will presumably turn to either Markelle Fultz (knee) -- who will return from a three-game absence --or Anthony Black to replace him on the top unit.
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Markelle Fultz - In clear to play Sunday Fultz (knee) doesn't appear on the Magic's injury report for Sunday's game against the Hawks and is expected to be available to play, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Impact Meanwhile, the Magic will be without one of their rotational guards in Gary Harris (calf), so Fultz could end up absorbing most of his minutes as he returns from a three-game absence. Though the Magic had been characterizing Fultz's injury as "left knee injury maintenance," it's not the most reassuring sign for his health that he missed the team's first two games following the All-Star break. Even if Fultz reclaims a spot in the starting five in Harris' stead Sunday, don't expect head coach Jamahl Mosley to push Fultz too extensively.
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Jalen Suggs - Stuffs stat sheet Saturday Suggs notched 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Saturday's 112-109 win over the Pistons.
Impact Suggs was nearly perfect from the field, missing just one shot from the field but also making his presence felt across other categories. Suggs has gone through an inconsistent stretch over the last few weeks, but he seems to be getting up to speed after posting double-digit points in four of his last five appearances. He's averaging 13.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game in that stretch.
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Wendell Carter Jr. - Records double-double Saturday Carter closed with 11 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Saturday's 112-109 victory over the Pistons.
Impact Carter didn't get many offensive touches in what turned out to be a relatively low-scoring affair, but he made the most of his opportunities, missing just two shots from the field and recording his first double-double since Feb. 2. Carter is firmly entrenched as Orlando's starting center, but it's no secret that he holds a secondary role on offense, and his numbers back that up. He's averaging 12.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 0.2 blocks per game since the beginning of February.
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Paolo Banchero - Comes up clutch for Orlando Banchero closed Saturday's 112-109 win over the Pistons with 15 points (5-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-9 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 29 minutes.
Impact Banchero was far from being at his best Saturday and needed 17 shots to score 15 points, but he came through when the team needed him the most, draining the game-winning shot with just 0.1 seconds left. It's worth noting Banchero has failed to reach the 20-point mark in four of his last six appearances. Still, the star forward continues to operate as the Magic's primary offensive weapon, with averages of 20.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game in February.
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Atlanta takes on Orlando, looks to end 3-game skid
Atlanta will try to stop its three-game skid when the Atlanta Hawks take on OrlandoFEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Revamped Pistons fall short against Magic, 112-109 DETROIT - A lot has changed in the last 20 days since the Pistons’ last game at Little Caesars Arena. A roster overhaul at the trade deadlin...
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