- What: NBA Play-In Game
- When: April 15, 2025
- Who: Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic
- Time: 4:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Kia Center (Orlando, FL)
The Atlanta Hawks, currently in eighth place with a 40-42 record, will face the seventh-seeded Orlando Magic, who hold a 41-41 record, in the NBA Play-In Tournament this Tuesday.
The game will occur at Kia Center, with a tip-off scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PST.
The season series is currently tied at 2-2. Atlanta is riding a three-game winning streak, highlighted by their recent 117-105 victory over Orlando, in which they covered the spread as 3.5-point home favorites.
Terance Mann led the Hawks with 19 points, while Keaton Wallace recorded an impressive triple-double, contributing 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists. Both teams opted to rest some key players during this matchup.
On the other hand, Orlando’s five-game winning streak ended with their loss on Sunday, where they were unable to cover as a 3.5-point road favorite.
Anthony Black was the standout performer for the Magic, scoring a game-high 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Jonathan Isaac also achieved a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Aside from their recent victory, Atlanta secured a win against Orlando on February 10, with a score of 112-106. Conversely, the Magic previously beat the Hawks 114-108 in Atlanta on February 20 and triumphed 119-112 at home on April 8.
Both teams are expected to focus on their offensive strategies in this crucial game that will determine the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Magic have scored 116 or more points in four of their last nine games, but they have also allowed at least 112 points in two of their last three outings with their regular starting lineup.
The Hawks have been on a scoring spree, netting 124 or more points in three of their last four games and surpassing 112 points in nine of their last ten contests.
However, they have struggled defensively, allowing 110 or more points in 12 of their last 13 games.
Best Bet: Over 218.5 Points at -115 odds
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