Today in the NBA, the Hawks welcome the Magic in what should be an entertaining match at the Philips Arena. If you plan to watch Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic live, stream online, or on TV today then first check out our Atlanta vs Orlando match preview.
Atlanta Hawks vs Orlando Magic
The Hawks go into this one with a 59% winning record, and naturally as underdogs against the Orlando Magic. Larry Drew will be sure to keep an eye on the Orlando streak (L 2), but the key against Magic will be containing Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis and Vince Carter. The Hawks point differential is 1.1 this season (good for number 12 in the NBA), but not as good as the Orlando Magic’s average winning margin of 3.7 in the 2010-2011 NBA season.
Playing on the road, the Magic will need to play to their strengths and their 23.7 3 point field goals attempted per game is their strongest statistical attribute (and 3rd best in the whole league in that area). Stan Van Gundy’s team is 16-10 this season and today will hope to improve their 7-6 record away from Amway Center.
Atlanta have been dominating their opponents this season in the assists departement, with a 2.7 assists differential advantage over their opponents on average over the season. Their 19.7 personal fouls average per game is 4th best in the NBA, and that will be an area that Stan Van Gundy and his coaching staff will want to balance out today if they want to dampen the Hawks’ 9-5 home record.
The fans in the Philips Arena are in for a treat today and if you want to join them and watch Hawks vs Magic online live streaming on NBA League Pass or on your TV – then make sure to tune in at 19:00 ET today.