Hawks Edge Magic 132-125 on the Road: Alexander-Walker Scores 31 With Late Clutch Threes
ATLANTA, Georgia — The Atlanta Hawks, based in Fulton County, Georgia, opened their 2026-27 regular season on October 21 with a 132-125 road win over the Orlando Magic at Kia Center in Orlando, their sixth consecutive victory over the Magic.
The teams traded the lead 22 times, including 11 times in the fourth quarter. Atlanta led 72-62 at halftime and by as many as 14 points in the third quarter, but Orlando rallied at the free-throw line to take a 100-99 lead into the final period. Nickeil Alexander-Walker took over late: he finished with 31 points, shooting 5-for-8 from three-point range and 10-for-13 from the foul line, scored 11 points in the fourth quarter and hit back-to-back three-pointers in the final two minutes to stretch a 122-121 lead to 128-123. Jalen Johnson added 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, Dyson Daniels scored 20 points with five steals, and CJ McCollum had 19 points.
Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 35 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. and Franz Wagner scored 22 points apiece. Atlanta next plays on Friday on the road against the Charlotte Hornets. (GSM, based on reporting by Reuters and USA Today Rookie Wire)
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 亚特兰大中城天际线资料图（本场比赛在奥兰多起亚中心举行）。图片：Wikimedia Commons，开放授权。 / Midtown Atlanta skyline, file photo (this game was played at Kia Center in Orlando). Image: Wikimedia Commons, open license.
