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Who: Atlanta Hawks (24-46) at Orlando Magic (32-28)
When: Sunday, March 17th, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Amway Center, Orlando, FL
Line: Orlando -8.5, O/U: 225
OUT: Orlando - Bamba (leg), Briscoe (knee), Fultz (shoulder)
| Atlanta | Orlando |
|---|---|
| Offensive Rating: 107.8 (22nd) | Offensive Rating: 107.4 (25th) |
| Defensive Rating: 113.6 (28th) | Defensive Rating: 108.1 (9th) |
| Pace: 103.7 (2nd) | Pace: 98.0 (25th) |
| Projected Starters: | |
| PG - Trae Young | PG - D.J. Augustin |
| SG - Kevin Huerter | SG - Evan Fournier |
| SF - Taurean Prince | F - Aaron Gordon |
| PF - John Collins | F - Jonathan Isaac |
| C - Dewayne Dedmon | C - Nikola Vucevic |
Quotes from Coach’s pre-game conference:
“Incredible athletic ability and (he’s) a shot-maker. It’s really what he is, he still makes shots. He’s very smart, he knows how to find open areas. And he’s obviously one of those veteran guys that people like to have around.” ~ Coach Clifford on Vince Carter
“Happy for them, proud of them. I’ve said this before, this is my second time here - (I’ve worked for) five different franchises. This is the best ownership group I’ve ever worked for. I think the family sets the tone. The players know - we all know - if you’re going to work here, being involved in the community is a priority here. I think there’s great spirit within this organization, better than any other place I’ve ever worked.” ~ Coach Clifford on Jonathan Isaac and Aaron Gordon being awarded DeVos Community Enrichment Awards
“It starts in two places. One - their second in pace, they get some of it in transition. Dedmon gets trailer three’s when you don’t get back and don’t match-up. And then (two) - their penetration game. It’s very pick-and-roll and dribble-hand-off oriented. I would say Young is where it starts, but they’re ‘five out’.” ~ Coach Clifford on the importance of guarding Atlanta on the perimeter.
“I’m going to use him. That’s why he was brought here. He’s not going to play a lot of minutes.” ~ Coach Clifford on Michael Carter-Williams. Coach described Carter-Williams as an “8.5/9 (out of 10) as an on-ball and pick-and-roll defender.”
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 17, 2019