Though there have been a few exceptions over the years, it is generally safe to assume the Atlanta Hawks will host an NBA game on Martin Luther King Jr. day. That is the case in 2019, as the Orlando Magic visit State Farm Arena for the first battle between the two teams this season.
The Hawks performed admirably in their last outing, leading for the majority of the night before succumbing to the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Though the opponent isn’t quite as dangerous in this spot, Orlando won’t be facing the short rest that Boston encountered and there is an element of surprise with a game involving two squads unfamiliar with one another at this stage.