ORLANDO, Fla. — Trae Young delivered a pivotal performance in the fourth quarter, scoring 11 of his total 19 points as the Atlanta Hawks secured a 112-106 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday evening.
Young’s shooting was somewhat uneven, making 6 of 17 attempts from the field and racking up nine turnovers. Nonetheless, he contributed significantly with eight assists and five rebounds, marking the same day he was named as an injury replacement for Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo on the All-Star roster.
Caris LeVert supported the Hawks with a solid performance, adding 18 points and grabbing eight rebounds. This win illustrates a positive turnaround for Atlanta, achieving their fourth victory in the last five games after enduring an eight-game losing streak. Terance Mann made a notable impact, sinking three 3-pointers for a total of 12 points without missing a shot.
For Orlando, Franz Wagner was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 35 points. Paolo Banchero contributed 31 points, including a personal best of 20 points during the third quarter.
Key observations from the game include Young’s previous dominant performance, where he recorded 35 points and 14 assists against Washington. Despite struggling for a good portion of the match, he managed to secure seven consecutive points for the Hawks, which helped them pull ahead from a tied score of 99-99.
The Magic faced challenges, especially with Jalen Suggs sidelined for his 18th game out of the last 19 due to injury. This situation has left Orlando struggling, tallying only four wins in their last 17 outings as they approach the All-Star break.
A crucial moment occurred in the fourth quarter when both Atlanta forwards Larry Nance Jr. and Vit Krejci exited the game due to injuries within an 18-second span. In response, Young capitalized with his only scoring influence of the night, which notably included his sole 3-pointer with 5:12 left on the clock.
A significant statistic from the matchup is that Atlanta’s bench players, led by LeVert and Mann, outscored their counterparts by a staggering 54-25 margin in bench points.
Looking ahead, the Hawks will be traveling to New York for their next game on Wednesday night, while the Magic will host the Charlotte Hornets on the same evening.
