nba Game Recap
Recap - Hawks Defeat Orlando 106-104
Dejounte Murray went off for 26 points and added 5 rebounds leading Atlanta over Orlando, 106-104, on Wednesday at State Farm Arena.
Bettors who backed the Hawks were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -4.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 228.0.
Atlanta got 18 points from Trae Young and another 15 points from Onyeka Okongwu. Trae Young contributed 12 assists, while Onyeka Okongwu cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Magic got a 26-point performance from Paolo Banchero, who was supported by 18 points from Wendell Carter Jr.. Paolo Banchero had 4 assists in a losing cause for Orlando, while Goga Bitadze grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Orlando were victorious, as the score was 51-49 at the break.
Atlanta had a 41-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Atlanta takes its act on the road to face Miami looking for another win. For Orlando, they head home to face Philadelphia.