Hawks Dominate Magic for 17th Win in 19 Games

Atlanta's hot streak continues with blowout victory over Orlando.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:24am

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The Atlanta Hawks continued their impressive run of form, routing the Orlando Magic 130-101 on Wednesday night for their 17th win in their last 19 games. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way with 32 points, while Jalen Johnson added 18 points and 14 rebounds in the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

The Hawks' recent surge has propelled them up the Eastern Conference standings, establishing them as a force to be reckoned with in the NBA playoff race. Meanwhile, the struggling Magic are looking to turn things around after a disappointing start to the season.

The details

The Hawks jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, dominating the Magic on both ends of the floor. Atlanta's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Orlando to handle, as the home team cruised to a comfortable victory.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

A starting guard for the Atlanta Hawks who led the team with 32 points in the win.

Jalen Johnson

An Atlanta Hawks forward who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds.

Atlanta Hawks

The NBA team that won its 17th game in its last 19 contests with the blowout victory over the Orlando Magic.

Orlando Magic

The NBA team that suffered a lopsided defeat at the hands of the surging Atlanta Hawks.

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What they’re saying

“We're really starting to click as a team and it's showing in our results. The guys are playing with a lot of energy and confidence right now.”

— Nate McMillan, Head Coach, Atlanta Hawks

The takeaway

The Hawks' recent hot streak has established them as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference, with their balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proving too much for opponents to handle. As the playoffs approach, Atlanta will look to continue its dominant run and make a deep postseason push.