Personal Play: November 4th

Good start to the NBA season last night. Let’s keep it rolling tonight. I didn’t like the CFB games so back to NBA. 

PERSONAL PLAY:

NBA:

Magic @ Hawks 8:00pm EST

With Trae Young ruled out, Atlanta loses its primary initiator and late-clock creator, forcing the offense to run through secondary handlers like Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson, and rookie Zaccharie Risacher. That naturally slows the tempo, increases time spent exploring options in the half-court, and lowers the Hawks’ efficiency, especially in crunch-time sets. On the other side, Orlando’s physical, disciplined defense — anchored by Wendell Carter Jr., Jonathan Isaac, and Jalen Suggs at the point of attack — limits paint touches and forces tough, contested jump shots. Without Young, the Hawks’ free-throw rate drops and their turnover risk rises, reducing easy points and transition volume. Meanwhile, Orlando scores more by methodical creation through Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner than by fast-paced shot trading, which keeps possessions slow and controlled. With both offenses leaning toward half-court execution over pace, this matchup profiles as a defensive, grind-oriented game, making the under 229.5 the sharp side.

1 Unit Play: Under Total 230pts

Sprinkle: Magic -3.5