The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks are entering Tuesday night’s matchup at State Farm Arena with notable absences affecting both rosters. Game time is set for 8:00 PM ET in Atlanta.
Orlando will be without Jamal Cain and Colin Castleton, who are out and not with the team. Moritz Wagner is also sidelined due to a left knee injury, leaving the Magic short in their frontcourt rotation.
The Hawks face uncertainty around several players assigned to the G League. N’Faly Dante, Nikola Djurisic, Eli Ndiaye, and Jacob Toppin are all listed as questionable, potentially impacting Atlanta’s depth. Trae Young will miss the game with a right knee MCL sprain.
The Magic enter the contest with a 3-4 record, coming off a 125-94 win against the Washington Wizards on November 1. Paolo Banchero leads the team with 23.3 points per game, while Franz Wagner averages 22.6 points and 5.6 rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. remains a key presence inside with 8.7 rebounds per game.
Atlanta holds the same 3-4 record after losing 109-117 to Cleveland on November 2. Jalen Johnson tops the Hawks with 21.2 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, and Kristaps Porzingis contributes 18.2 points and 4.6 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages 7.8 assists, supporting the team’s playmaking.
Both teams have struggled with consistency early in the season. Orlando is 2-2 on the road and 1-2 at home, while Atlanta has yet to win at State Farm Arena, going 0-2. Depth will be a critical factor for the Hawks with multiple G League assignments.
Tuesday’s matchup will test Orlando’s ability to maintain momentum without several rotation players. Atlanta will rely on their core, particularly Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis, to compensate for Young’s absence.
