PREVIEW: The Orlando Magic travel to Atlanta on Monday evening to face the Hawks, with Orlando riding a five-game road winning streak. Both squads enter with the longest active winning streaks in the Eastern Conference, as the Magic have won seven consecutive games including victories over Minnesota, Cleveland, and Miami, while Atlanta has reeled off nine straight wins. Orlando's defensive profile showcases elite rim protection rankings third in frequency attacking the basket while allowing just 38.6% three-point attempts—the second-best mark in the league. Without Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane have shouldered the offensive load, and the Magic rank third in both offensive and defensive efficiency during this remarkable stretch . Atlanta counters with an offensive arsenal built on precision ball movement and spacing, ranking first in offensive spacing and first in passing quality. The Hawks have found rhythm with CJ McCollum in the starting lineup, while Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Jonathan Kuminga provide consistent scoring punch. Over their last ten games, Atlanta has shot 47.5% from the field while holding opponents to just 106.4 points per game. With Orlando sitting fifth in the East and Atlanta ninth, both teams remain separated by just two games in the playoff picture, making this matchup crucial for postseason positioning.