Nickeil Alexander-Walker pours in 31, leads Hawks to season-opening 132-125 win over Magic
Atlanta erased a double-digit deficit and held off Orlando behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 31 points and late 3-pointers.
- On Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 132-125 in the season opener at Kia Center, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker scoring 31 points and Paolo Banchero adding 35 for Orlando.
- The result spoiled the debut of first-year Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney, while the victory extended Atlanta's winning streak against Orlando to six consecutive games.
- Banchero finished with 35 points and 10 assists, while Atlanta erased a double-digit deficit with two 12-0 runs; Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson each scored 20 points for the Hawks.
- Hawks coach Quin Snyder successfully challenged a late offensive foul call against Jalen Johnson, keeping him in the game before Alexander-Walker hit a clutch 25-footer with 51 seconds remaining.
- The Atlanta Hawks continue their regular season campaign with a game on Friday at Charlotte, looking to build momentum from their opening-night victory.
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The Atlanta team beat the Florida team with an outstanding performance by Alexander-Walker, who scored 31 points in the debut.The opening of Orlando's coach was marred by defeat, despite Banchero's effort that accumulated 35 units and 10 assists.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker pours in 31, leads Hawks to season-opening 132-125 win over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nickeil Alexander-Walker punctuated a 31-point night with a pair of 3-pointers, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson each finished with 20 points, and the Atlanta Hawks beat
Nickeil Alexander-Walker pours in 31, leads Hawks to season-opening 132-125 win over Magic – WTOP News
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nickeil Alexander-Walker punctuated a 31-point night with a pair of 3-pointers, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson each finished with 20 point
NBA: Nickeil Alexander-Walker's late baskets key Hawks' win over Magic
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 31 points and hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final two minutes to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeat the Orlando Magic 132-125 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
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