Magic fall to Hawks 132-125 in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The Orlando Magic lost to the Atlanta Hawks 132-125 in their season opener on October 21. Paolo Banchero scored 35 points and had 10 assists, while Franz Wagner added 22 points. After leading early, the Magic faced a substantial deficit at halftime, but they staged a comeback in the third quarter. The game featured 22 lead changes, ultimately with the Hawks securing the win behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker's 31 points. Orlando will host the Minnesota Timberwolves next, while Atlanta visits the Charlotte Hornets.
- •Magic led by five at the end of the first quarter.
- •Hawks outscored Magic 60-50 in the paint.
- •Magic committed 20 turnovers, leading to 24 points for Atlanta.
- •Banchero’s 35 points came on 10-for-12 shooting from the field.
- •Next game for Magic is against the Timberwolves on October 23.
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Magic takeaways vs. Hawks: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, turnovers and more
"Despite a 30-point double-double from Paolo Banchero, the Magic lost their regular-season opener on Wednesday, their first game under Sean Sweeney.
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