March 16, 2026, 11:54 a.m. ET

On Monday, the Atlanta Hawks (36-31) host the Orlando Magic (38-28) at State Farm Arena, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 122-99 on Saturday for their ninth straight win, the longest active winning streak in the NBA. They held advantages in paint scoring (62-36) and rebounds (47-37) while forcing 23 turnovers, which led to 30 points.

CJ McCollum produced 30 points to lead the Hawks, while Jalen Johnson registered his 12th triple-double with 23 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points. Johnson is one of two players averaging at least 23 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

The Magic reeled off their seventh straight win on Saturday with a 121-117 victory over the Miami Heat in South Florida. The group saw its 22-point lead cut to two points twice in the final minute, but a pair of free throws by Paolo Banchero sealed the win with 7.8 seconds left.

Banchero led the way with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Desmond Bane tallied 21 points and Wendell Carter Jr. added 15 points and eight rebounds. They have won seven straight games for the first time since Nov. 15-26, 2023.

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The Magic and Hawks are meeting for the second of four matchups this season. Atlanta took the first two games and has won 16 out of the last 21 overall.

How to Watch

Date: March 16

Time: 7 p.m. EDT

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Channel: NBC Sports Network, Peacock

Betting Lines

Point Spread: Hawks -2.5

Money Line: Magic +125, Hawks -150

Over/Under: 231.5

NBA Odds via BetMGM

Jerseys

Orlando: Association Edition (white)

Atlanta: City Edition (black)

Source: LockerVision

Magic at Hawks Injury Report

Orlando: Jett Howard (illness) is questionable. Anthony Black (abdominal), Colin Castleton (two-way contract), Jonathan Isaac (knee), Alex Morales (two-way contract) and Franz Wagner (ankle) are out.

Atlanta: RayJ Dennis (two-way contract), Keshon Gilbert (two-way contract), Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and Asa Newell (G League assignment) are questionable.

Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic:

Tristan da SilvaPaolo BancheroWendell Carter Jr.Desmond BaneJalen Suggs

Atlanta Hawks:

Dyson DanielsJalen JohnsonOnyeka OkongwuNickeil Alexander-WalkerCJ McCollum

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