The Atlanta Hawks didn’t need a fourth quarter comeback this time. That’s good for stress levels in Atlanta, with this weekend’s main event being the most stressful sporting event any fan could ever watch. They took care of the Orlando Magic rather easily, winning 113-86. The Hawks shot lights out during the first quarter, building a 35-24 lead after one period.
They continued building their lead throughout the rest of the first half. Atlanta shot 68.2 percent in the first quarter and 65.9 percent for the half, taking a 65-39 lead into half-time. The second half wasn’t much closer.