Atlanta, victorious in four out of its recent five games, is marking its inaugural presence in Mexico City. The team, led by Trae Young, is striving to recapture the tempo they established a few seasons back when they advanced to the conference finals. Under the guidance of Quin Snyder, in his debut full season as coach, the journey has been satisfactory thus far.
Orlando has had previous encounters in Mexico City and will be designated as the technical home team. The Magic are making strides and demonstrating their ability to stay competitive, particularly if they maintain their solid defensive performance. Notably, they currently hold the third spot in defensive rating as of Wednesday.
Where to watch Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks
For viewers in the United States, the game will be broadcasted on NBA TV at 9:30 p.m. ET. In Mexico, the live coverage can be accessed on ESPN, Star+, and Channel 9-TUDN at 8:30 p.m. ET. Additionally, the match will be accessible through NBA League Pass via the NBA App, both nationally and internationally. Fans worldwide can catch the game across more than 200 countries and territories through television, digital platforms, and social media.
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Snyder’s primary focus currently revolves around providing Young with efficiency strategies. The former All-Star guard faced a lackluster season in this aspect and is once more grappling with shooting struggles, maintaining a 33.6% overall shooting percentage and 27.3% from beyond the arc.
On a brighter note, there’s positive news regarding Jalen Johnson, whose scoring and rebounding averages have notably risen. He has pleasantly surprised as a substitute for the departed John Collins. Additionally, Dejounte Murray is exhibiting an energetic performance on both the offensive and defensive fronts.
Despite grappling with turnovers this season, current Kia Rookie of the Year, Paolo Banchero, remains a productive force. Over the last three games, he has maintained an impressive average of 25.6 points and seven assists.
The congestion within the guard position will likely need to be addressed, possibly at the trade deadline. In the meantime, Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, Markelle Fultz, and Gary Harris will suffice. Consequently, first-round pick Anthony Black will have to bide his time.
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