nba Game Recap
Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic Recap - Magic Win 119-112
Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Orlando over Atlanta, 119-112, on Tuesday at Kia Center.
Bettors who backed the Magic were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 225.5.
Orlando got 22 points from Franz Wagner and another 17 points from Wendell Carter Jr.. Franz Wagner contributed 6 assists, while Paolo Banchero cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Atlanta got 30 points from Onyeka Okongwu in a losing cause and another 28 points from Trae Young. Trae Young contributed 10 assists for the Hawks, while Onyeka Okongwu had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Orlando were victorious, as the score was 66-57 at the break.
Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-41.
Next game, Orlando takes its act home to face Boston looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head on the road to face Brooklyn.