The Atlanta Hawks are at home on Monday night as they host the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Atlanta enters Monday’s game with a 36-31 record after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Saturday afternoon to extend their winning streak to nine games.
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1)Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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In Saturday’s victory over the Bucks, Jalen Johnson led the way for the Hawks as he recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists while C.J. McCollum added 30 points and three rebounds of his own.
Now Atlanta will try to grab their 10th consecutive victory on Monday as they face off against the Magic in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Orlando enters Monday’s contest with a 38-28 record after defeating the Miami Heat on the road on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to seven games.
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5)© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic in Saturday’s victory as he ended the game with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while Desmond Bane recorded 21 points, four rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory to extend their winning streaks in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Magic Injury Report: Will Franz Wagner, Anthony Black Play?
For the Magic, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Franz Wagner and Anthony Black.
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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Orlando has ruled out Wagner due to left ankle injury management that has sidelined him since February 19 and there is still no timetable for his return.
With Wagner still sidelined, Tristan da Silva and Noah Penda could both continue to have larger roles.
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0)Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
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The Magic have also ruled out Black due to an abdominal strain as he will miss his fifth straight game.
Jonathan Isaac has been ruled out once again due to a left knee sprain while Jett Howard has been listed as questionable with an illness.
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Hawks Injury Report: Will Jonathan Kuminga Play?
On the other side, the Hawks have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Jonathan Kuminga as questionable.
Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan KumingaDale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Atlanta has listed Kuminga as questionable due to left knee injury management and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Kuminga is sidelined once again, Zaccharie Risacher, Mouhamed Gueye and Corey Kispert could all be in line for increased roles.
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Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Magic and Hawks from Atlanta at 7:00 p.m. ET on Peacock.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
