ORLANDO, FL — Jalen Johnson and C.J. McCollum scored 25 points each as the Atlanta Hawks rolled past the Orlando Magic 129-100 at Kia Center, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The loss came two nights after Orlando’s 127-125 win in Game 3, where Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 26 points.
Game 4 started competitively, with Orlando taking a 28-24 lead after the first quarter. But the game flipped entirely in the second.
Atlanta erupted for 45 points in the quarter, shooting a blistering 73% from the field while holding Orlando to just 14 points. The Hawks carried a massive 69-42 lead into halftime.
The second half was more even, but Orlando never mounted a serious comeback as Atlanta maintained control throughout.
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 24 points, while Paolo Banchero added 23 points and 8 rebounds. Franz Wagnerstruggled again, scoring just 11 points for the second straight game.
