The Lead
Against a deep, talented team like the Atlanta Hawks, trading baskets will likely not result in a favorable outcome. That’s precisely what the Orlando Magic learned Monday, as they let their guard down defensively in a 129-111 loss despite having one of their better offensive performances of the season.
Top Performers
For the eighth time this season, Cole Anthony eclipsed the 20-point mark, going for 29 in Atlanta. The 6-foot-3 guard, who leads the team in scoring, shot 11-for-19 from the field and 4-for-8 from 3-point range. Perhaps even more impressive was that he dished out a career-high 11 assists.