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NBA·RECAP·October 22, 2026 12:49 AM ET

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 31 to lead Hawks past Magic, 132-125

Paolo Banchero's game-high 35 points fall short in loss.

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🏀 WEDNESDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Nickeil Alexander-Walker's 31 PTS powers the @ATLHawks to their first win of the season! Via @NBA on X

What happened: Atlanta secured its first victory of the season behind Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who added 4 rebounds and 3 assists to his scoring total. Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson also contributed across the stat sheet to help close out the final result.

Why it matters: The win puts Atlanta in the victory column early in the campaign while offsetting a high-efficiency night from Orlando forward Paolo Banchero. Alexander-Walker stepped into a primary scoring role after putting in extra work after shootaround ahead of the season.

By the numbers: Paolo Banchero led all scorers with 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists in the 132-125 final, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker tallied 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

What to watch: Atlanta looks to build momentum from its first win as the regular-season schedule continues, while Orlando aims to regroup defensively after allowing 132 points.

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