Alexander-Walker Scores 31 as Hawks Beat Magic 132-125

Nickeil Alexander-Walker delivered 31 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 132-125 at Kia Center on October 21, 2026. Atlanta moved to 1-0 behind a strong collection of scoring performances, while Orlando fell to 0-1 despite a standout night from Paolo Banchero.

Alexander-Walker shot 8-for-15 from the field and 5-for-8 from three-point range in 30 minutes, adding four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. CJ McCollum supplied another efficient perimeter performance, scoring 19 points on 7-for-9 shooting, including 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. Both gave Atlanta productive scoring alongside its other leading contributors.

Jalen Johnson paired 20 points with 14 rebounds and six assists in 28 minutes, contributing well beyond his 7-for-19 shooting night. Dyson Daniels also scored 20, hitting 8 of 13 field-goal attempts while collecting five steals. Daniels added four rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes, finishing with a plus-10 rating that matched Alexander-Walker’s.

Banchero delivered 35 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists for Orlando, shooting 10-for-12 overall and 3-for-4 from deep in 41 minutes. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds, while Franz Wagner contributed 22 points, six rebounds and five assists. Desmond Bane added 18 points and three steals but went 5-for-15 from the field. Orlando had substantial production of its own, but Atlanta took the victory.