The Atlanta Hawks were “supposed” to win on Saturday night. For a team with a 5-19 record, that may seem like an odd dynamic but the Hawks, facing an Orlando Magic team with serious injury concerns, entered the game needing only to “take care of business” in the minds of some as a Las Vegas favorite and they were able to do just that in a 117-110 victory.
However, the Hawks faced a myriad of challenges in the form of a virtual “kitchen sink” game from the Magic, who performed extremely well despite real personnel concerns.