Atlanta Hawks Welcome Orlando Magic to State Farm Arena in NBA Showdown

As the Atlanta Hawks prepare to welcome the Orlando Magic to the State Farm Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Hawks have had a rollercoaster of performances recently, but there's reason for optimism as they return home.

In their last game on December 24 against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Hawks fell just short, scoring 119 points against Memphis's 125. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for Atlanta. They showed an impressive offensive efficiency and a strong ability to draw fouls which resulted in an 80 percent success rate from the free-throw line. However, their three-point shooting was lackluster at only 30 percent.

The Orlando Magic will be coming into this game with their own set of challenges and strengths. It's important not to underestimate them despite any perceived advantages that may favor the Hawks.

Looking back at previous games can provide insight into how Atlanta might fare in their upcoming matchup. On December 23 against Miami Heat, although they lost with a score of 113-122, they demonstrated resilience by maintaining a solid assists turnover ratio and bench production contributing significantly with 35 points.

However, it was on December 21 when we saw what could be considered as one of ATL’s best performances despite facing off against Houston Rockets away from home; they emerged victorious with an impressive scoreline of 134-127. This high-scoring affair showcased ATL’s offensive prowess where they shot over half from both field goals and three-point range while also dominating in points off turnovers.

These past games suggest that when ATL is firing on all cylinders offensively and managing turnovers efficiently; they can compete with any team in the league. With these factors in mind combined with playing at home where crowd support can't be underestimated – there is every reason for fans to approach this game with confidence.

The scheduled face-off between Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic is set for January 17th at State Farm Arena starting at 7:30 PM Eastern Time (ET). Fans looking forward to catching all action live can tune into Bally Sports Southeast on channel number 649 or follow along through various streaming services offering BSSE broadcasts.