Millsap leads Hawks to win over Magic

Atlanta for ward Elton Brand (42) is fouled by Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn, right, while going up for a shot as forward Tobias Harris (12) stands near during the first half of Wednesday's game in Orlando, Fla. - photo by Phelan M. Ebenhack | Associated Press

Hawks Magic Basketbal Hoop 1 — Atlanta for ward Elton Brand (42) is fouled by Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn, right, while going up for a shot as forward Tobias Harris (12) stands near during the first half of Wednesday's game in Orlando, Fla. - photo by Phelan M. Ebenhack | Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. — Paul Millsap had 24 points, Jeff Teague added 23 and the Atlanta Hawks hung on to beat the Orlando Magic 112-109 Wednesday night. Atlanta opened a 19-point lead in the third quarter, but lost it the fourth before coming back to hit six free throws in the final 40 seconds for the win. Seven players finished in double-figures for Atlanta, which has won two straight and has a day off before hosting San Antonio on Friday.

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