Game Thread: Atlanta @ Orlando -- 12/14/22

[Jamaaliver]

Hawks visit Magic in Southeast matchup



The Atlanta Hawks (14-14) will be on the road again on Wednesday vs. the Orlando Magic (8-20) after Monday’s short-handed defeat vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. The Hawks are looking to be much closer to full strength vs. the Magic on Wednesday, but could still be down as many as three starters as they try to snap a three-game road losing streak.

Atlanta will be looking for their third straight win over Orlando this season, and their second win in the Amway Center. The Hawks are 2-0 vs. the Magic this season with an average margin of victory of 13.5 points in those two matchups. Both of these teams are 3-7 respectively across their last ten contests, so each side is digging for some positive momentum in this spot.

The Hawks have battled bad injury luck as well as inconsistent play to this point in the season, leaving them at the .500 mark 28 games into a season that had somewhat high expectations. Orlando continues their rebuild, and while they have struggled to win games, there are clear positive signs on this roster. Rookie Paolo Banchero has been a force from day one, and other talented young players like Franz Wagner have also begun to blossom.

Atlanta has had the Magic’s number so far this season, but if Trae Young is unable to go that leaves the Hawks again down their top-two creators. This game could be a tough spot for the visitors as it is the third game in four nights for a banged-up roster. While several guys got a rest on Monday evening, this still sets up as a tougher than usual road spot vs. a Magic team that has a bad record.

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[HMFFL]

Trae Young is questionable.

Hawks are a 2.5 point favorite.

Hawks have won the previous three meetings.

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[Jamaaliver]

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[Jamaaliver]

He's playing like it...

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[HMFFL]

Orlando scores 50 points in the first period

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[Jamaaliver]

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[D21]

He's playing like it...

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Then, why continue to keep him on the floor, he has no impact with everybody: -17 Plus/Minus, worst of all players near the end of 3rd quarter

[Jamaaliver]

Then, why continue to keep him on the floor, he has no impact with everybody: -17 Plus/Minus, worst of all players

Because most coaches don't follow +/- updates IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAME.

[D21]

Then, why continue to keep him on the floor, he has no impact with everybody: -17 Plus/Minus, worst of all players

Because most coaches don't follow +/- updates IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAME.

I was implying they should look at it in the middle of the game, but just that after watching 3 quarters, you usually can know with who the team is at its worst, without looking at any stats, especially when you have some doubts on his potential impact, being listed as "questionable" before the game

I would have preferred resting Trae, and let the other guys take a bit more responsibilities

[dms269]

Nate also benched our hottest shooter at the start of the 2nd half.

He has to go.

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[HMFFL]

I really appreciate Trae hustling to get us back in the game but his three point shooting has been pathetic. 1 for 5 vs Orlando, 10 made in his last 54 attempts.

Nate needs to go but it must be frustrating to Coach a team that has a point guard that is 10 for his last 54 from three.

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[graymule]

Well, that didn't go well, did it.