Orlando Sentinel · Oct 25, 2025
Beede’s Breakdown: Turnovers, free throws hurt Magic in home loss to Hawks
Magic forward Franz Wagner blocks the shot of Hawks wing Dyson Daniels during the first quarter of Friday's game at Kia Center. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)Facing a second Southeast Division opponent to open the season, the Magic fought back and forth late in a physical contest Friday night at Kia Center against the Hawks.
Although Orlando, who was playing on the first night of a back-to-back, led by as many as 14 points, the Hawks remained within striking distance throughout much of the second half and tied the game at 93 halfway through the final frame.