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The Atlanta Hawks dominated the Orlando Magic 130–101 on April 1 at the Kia Center, with N. Alexander-Walker leading a balanced offensive attack with 32 points while J. Johnson added 18 in a decisive road victory. Atlanta's second quarter proved decisive, outscoring Orlando 47–26 to seize control early and never relinquish it. The Hawks shot 51.1 percent from the field and made 15 three-pointers, while Orlando managed just 39.8 percent shooting and six made threes, highlighting a stark efficiency gap. Atlanta also dominated the glass with 51 rebounds to Orlando's 37 and forced 15 steals, translating to a 118.3 offensive rating against Orlando's 89.7 defensive rating. The final margin of 29 points exceeded the Vegas total of 235.5, though Atlanta's offensive firepower proved the decisive factor. The Hawks' dominant performance underscores their playoff positioning, while Orlando's defensive struggles raise concerns heading into the postseason stretch.
