Magic Starting 5: Orlando Makes History in Win vs. Hawks

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Jeremy Brener | Dec 15, 2022

Magic Starting 5: Orlando Makes History in Win vs. Hawks /

1. MAGIC GRAB FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN VS. HAWKS

"Orlando's biggest lead was 29 points, but Atlanta did not fold immediately.

"The Hawks worked nearly the entire game to shrink the deficit, but only got to within eight points. After the first quarter, the Magic showed some complacency, but the team had too much offense.

"The team saw eight different players score at least 11 points, with Franz Wagner (24), Bol Bol (21), and Paolo Banchero (20) leading the way."

2. HISTORIC FIRST QUARTER

"The Orlando Magic etched itself in the record books Wednesday night at Amway Center. The team scored a franchise-best 50 points in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks, taking a 22-point lead. Orlando shot 64 percent from the field, making 16 of 25 shots. The team also went to the free throw line 13 times, making 12 of its attempts."

3. R.J. HAMPTON HEADS TO G LEAGUE

Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton requested an assignment to the G League, and the team has granted it.

Hampton has struggled to see minutes in Orlando, especially after the returns of Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony from injury.

Hampton is expected to rejoin the team Sunday on the road against the Boston Celtics.

4. THURSDAY'S GAMES

5. NEXT MAGIC GAME

The Magic is back in action tomorrow night against the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m. You can watch in-market on Bally Sports Florida or out-of-market on NBA League Pass.

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Published Dec 15, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.