NBA
Hawks Defy the Odds in Magic City Aftermath
Atlanta stays focused on the hardwood to dismantle the Orlando Magic 124–112, extending their winning streak to 10 games despite the league-mandated cancellation of “Magic City Monday.”
Atlanta’s hottest streak in years just survived its biggest distraction yet. Despite the high-profile cancellation of the “Magic City Monday” promotion by the NBA office, the Atlanta Hawks stayed focused where it mattered most: the hardwood. On a night that began with controversy and T.I. on the mic, the Hawks dismantled the Orlando Magic in a high-octane 124–112 victory, extending their win streak to a staggering 10 games.
From Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s career-defining 41-point explosion to Jalen Johnson’s relentless triple-double, the Hawks proved they don’t need a theme night to bring the heat to State Farm Arena. As the team climbs into 8th place in the East, one question remains: Can anyone in the league actually stop them?



