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PAOLO BANCHERO DROPS A DOUBLE DOUBLE IN OT WIN OVER HAWKS!! | HAWKS VS. MAGIC 1.7.24

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Goga Bitadze - Records double-double Sunday Bitadze produced 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 28 minutes during Sunday's 117-110 overtime win over Atlanta.

Impact Bitadze was impressive on both ends of the court Sunday, grabbing double-digit rebounds for the fifth time this season and posting his 12th outing with 10 or more points. Bitadze is having a strong season and seems to have settled in well in a starting role, though the injury issues of Wendell Carter (knee) have pushed him into a more prominent role. He's averaging 8.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in 25 starts so far.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero - Goes for 35 points in win Banchero ended Sunday's 117-110 overtime victory over the Hawks with 35 points (13-29 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 45 minutes.

Impact Banchero carried the Magic on offense, and while he delivered an impressive performance on both ends of the court, there's no question his scoring figures were eye-popping, as he didn't show problems in being the team's first offensive option. Banchero is going through his most productive stretch of the season, scoring at least 30 points in his last three outings and surpassing the 25-point mark in his last six. He's averaging 32.3 points per game while shooting 46 percent from the field in that six-game stretch.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Houstan - Impressive against Atlanta Houstan totaled 25 points (8-15 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-110 overtime win over the Hawks.

Impact Houstan made a substantial impact in his first start of the season, exploding for a season-high 25 points and looking quite comfortable while logging heavy minutes with the first unit. Houstan might see an uptick in his fantasy value as long as he remains in the starting lineup, though that's only happening due to the absences of Franz Wagner (ankle) and Gary Harris (calf). His long-term projection continues to be a bench role.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Three Takeaways From Hawks Loss to the Orlando Magic Atlanta is now 14-21 after their loss to the Orlando Magic

JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Markelle Fultz - Wayward shooting in return Fultz (knee) tallied zero points (0-2 FG, 0-4 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal across 15 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 117-110 win over the Hawks.

Impact Orlando was without five rotation players Sunday due to injury, but the return of Fultz from a 27-game absence due to left knee tendinitis helped restore some depth in the backcourt. After starting in each of his prior five appearances this season before missing time with the injury, Fultz was eased back into the rotation in a bench role and was on a 12-to-16-minute restriction. The 25-year-old was able to provide some playmaking to the second unit, but the ugly shooting performance -- particularly from the free-throw line -- limited his overall impact. Given the length of his absence, Fultz could continue to play off the bench and could be subject to a minute restriction for several more games, even while the Magic are less than full strength.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando hosts Minnesota after overtime win against Atlanta

Orlando hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves following the Orlando Magic's 117-110 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA roundup: Paolo Banchero, Magic shake off Hawks in OT Paolo Banchero tallied a game-high 35 points to go along with 10 rebounds to help lead the Orlando Magic to a 117-110 overtime win against t...

JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Final 1:49 & OT of INTENSE game between Magic & Hawks 1.7.23

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

POSTGAME SOUND: HAWKS VS. MAGIC | COACH MOSE, CALEB HOUSTAN, MARKELLE FULTZ & PAOLO BANCHERO

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

How the Magic overcame the Hawks at home with Markelle Fultz back ORLANDO, Fla. — After missing 27 games in a row, Magic point guard Markelle Fultz made his return to the court inside Kia Center for Orlando...

JANUARY 8 • SUNHERALD.COM

Paolo Banchero, Magic outlast Hawks in overtime Paolo Banchero tallied a game-high 35 points plus 10 rebounds to help lead the Orlando Magic to a 117-110 overtime win over the visiting Atl...

JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

POSTGAME HIGHLIGHTS: HAWKS VS. MAGIC | 12.7.23

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: HAWKS VS. MAGIC 1.7.23

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Banchero, Houstan lead Magic past Hawks, 117-110 in overtime

Paolo Banchero scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-110 on Sunday night

JANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paolo Banchero (35 PTS) & Trae Young (31 PTS) Duel In Orlando! | January 7, 2024

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 7 • NBA.COM

Moritz Wagner - Back to bench Wagner won't start Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact With Goga Bitadze (illness) and Wendell Carter (knee) ruled out, Wagner drew a spot start against the Nuggets, posting 19 points (8-14 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes. Bitadze is back, so Wagner will move back to the bench, but he should still see significant playing time, as Carter remains out.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Houstan - Moves into starting lineup Houstan will start Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact With Franz Wagner (ankle) out and Anthony Black nursing an illness, Houstan will make his first start of the season. Houstan has played at least 20 minutes six times this year, averaging 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds across those contests.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goga Bitadze - Good to go Bitadze (illness) is available and will start Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Bitadze has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up after missing the previous contest due to an illness. With Wendell Carter (knee) sidelined, Bitadze and Moritz Wagner should garner major roles in Orlando's frontcourt. Over his last four appearances (all starts), Bitadze has averaged 9.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 26.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Black - Available off bench Black (illness) is available but will operate off the bench during Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Black might still be under the weather, so he'll shift to a reserve role, while Chuma Okeke and Caleb Houstan start alongside Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero and Goga Bitadze. Black has made five appearances as a reserve this season, averaging 6.4 points in 13.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Markelle Fultz - Officially active Sunday Fultz (knee) is available to play and will come off the bench with a 12-16 minute workload Sunday against Atlanta.

Impact Fultz is cleared to return following a 27-game absence due to left knee tendinitis. His minutes restriction could be a week-to-week progression to ensure setbacks are avoided, especially considering Fultz is likely headed for free agency this offseason and previously suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in January of 2021. His return will cut into playing time for Anthony Black (illness), but it's unclear how the Magic will address the backcourt minutes share for Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony and Gary Harris given that Fultz is arguably the worst shooter of the four.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Wendell Carter Jr. - Ruled out Carter (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Carter will miss a second straight game due to right knee tendinitis. However, Goga Bitadze (illness), Anthony Black (illness) and Markelle Fultz (knee) have been upgraded to available. Carter's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Minnesota, but Orlando figures to be cautious with Carter, who's already missed extensive time this season due to multiple injuries.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Hawks Release Injury Report For Tomorrow's Game vs the Magic Can Atlanta bounce back from a blowout loss to the Pacers and defeat the Orlando Magic?

JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Magic out to get point across vs. defensive-challenged Hawks The Orlando Magic’s recent road trip was just about as heart racing as it could be - and it nearly was a complete bust.Losers in three of fo...

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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