Nickeil Alexander-Walker had the last word on an exciting night for the Orlando Magic for opening night. He quieted the crowd eager to see this team's next era.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two crucial late three-pointers to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-125 victory over the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on opening night. After Orlando rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit, Alexander-Walker capitalized on defensive miscommunications to secure the win in head coach Sean Sweeney's debut game.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 35 points, while Franz Wagner added 22 points despite dealing with foul trouble. However, Orlando struggled with 20 turnovers and conceded 60 points in the paint during the loss.
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