The Atlanta Hawks visit the Orlando Magic tonight at the Kia Center in Orlando for an opening-week matchup between Southeast Division rivals.
Orlando comes in off a 125–121 win over the Miami Heat in its opener, powered by 24 points each from front-court duo Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, and 23 from newcomer Desmond Bane in his Magic debut.
The Magic’s offense looked balanced and efficient, with five players scoring in double figures and the team forcing 19 turnovers that turned into 25 points. That two-way pressure, coupled with their trademark defensive discipline, shows a group poised to take things to the next level after an impressive first-round against the Boston Celtics in last season’s playoffs.
The Hawks, meanwhile, must regroup after a 130–110 home loss to the Toronto Raptors, a game in which they were outscored 86–48 in the paint and outrebounded 54–34.
Trae Young led Atlanta with 22 points but shot just 5-of-14 from the field and 1-of-7 from deep, while the team’s transition defense and rim protection repeatedly broke down. Those are areas that will be tested again tonight against Orlando’s tempo and interior attack.
Atlanta’s path forward rests on better ball control and sharper rotations around Young’s playmaking, while Orlando will aim to exploit mismatches and maintain pace. Banchero’s versatility and Wagner’s shot creation give the Magic multiple ways to score, and Bane’s arrival has added another perimeter threat to stretch defenses, making them a dangerous team tonight and the rest of this season.
Predictions
Orlando’s chemistry and defensive edge give it the upper hand at home, though Young’s playmaking should keep Atlanta competitive deep into the fourth quarter.
Projected Score: Magic 118, Hawks 112
Injury Report
Atlanta Hawks
Zaccharie Risacher — Questionable (right ankle sprain)
Kristaps Porzinigis — Out (flu-like symptoms)
Orlando Magic
Moritz Wagner — Out (knee)
How to Watch Hawks vs. Magic
Tip-off for tonight’s Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic game is set for 7:00 PM Eastern at the Kia Center in Orlando.
The game airs live on FanDuel Sports Network Florida and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast. Out-of-market viewers can stream it via NBA League Pass (out-of-market).
Fans in the Hawks and Magic broadcast markets without a FanDuel Sports Network subscription can purchase one on Amazon here.
Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.
Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.
Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Florida, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)