Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 31 points and hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final two minutes to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeat the Orlando Magic 132-125 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 31 points to lead the visiting Atlanta Hawks to a 132-125 victory over the Orlando Magic in Wednesday's season opener. Alexander-Walker sank two clutch 3-pointers during the final two minutes to break open a tight game and secure the win. Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson contributed 20 points apiece for Atlanta, with Johnson also pulling down 14 rebounds.
Orlando was led by Paolo Banchero, who posted 35 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. and Franz Wagner added 22 points each for the Magic. After Orlando erased a double-digit deficit to lead heading into the fourth quarter, Atlanta overturned a potential disqualifying foul on Johnson via replay review before Alexander-Walker closed out the contest.
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