Magic vs. Hawks Prediction and NBA Picks for Tuesday
A pair of skilled big men, Orlando's Paolo Banchero and Atlanta's Jalen Johnson, lead our prediction and picks for the Tuesday matchup at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Both teams enter with identical 3-4 records.
Team Context
- Orlando concludes a five-game road trip, aiming for its third straight win.
- Atlanta returns home after splitting four games on its recent away stretch.
Game Details
The Southeast division battle tips off at 8:00 p.m. in Atlanta, promising an exciting contest following last month’s thrilling game in Orlando.
Player Highlights
Paolo Banchero’s recent stats over 5 games:
- 25.6 points per game
- 9.6 rebounds per game
- 5.2 assists per game
- 1.6 blocks per game
- Shooting splits: 50.0% FG / 33.3% 3PT / 75.0% FT (61% true shooting percentage)
Jalen Johnson vs. the Cavaliers:
- 23 points
- 13 rebounds
- 5 assists
- 63.2% true shooting percentage
Additional Notes
“The Magic and Hawks played an exciting game last month in Orlando and we’ll see if there are more fireworks in this division showdown on Tuesday night.”
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Author’s Summary
Tuesday’s Magic vs. Hawks game features key players Banchero and Johnson in a tight Southeast division contest, with both teams looking to improve their identical 3-4 starts.