The first game of the 2024/25 NBA play-offs was staged. The Orlando Magic, playing at home, defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 with goals from Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter and Paul Bankero.

At the beginning of the first quarter, the Atlanta Hawks took the lead, and Mohamed Gay, Onyeke Okongwu and Zachary Rizashe scored successively to help the team take the lead. Afterwards, the Orlando Magic gradually adjusted their state and launched a comprehensive offensive. Paul Bankero also scored consecutive goals to help the team overtake, and Caldwell Pope, Anthony Blake and Gary Harris later contributed 3-pointers to help the Orlando Magic take the lead 29-17.

In the second quarter, the Atlanta Hawks found a chance to break through and narrowed the gap, and Trae Young scored 10 points with an outstanding performance. However, after regaining their touch, the Orlando Magic once again launched a strong offensive to fight back against their opponents and expanded their lead to 61-74.

By the third quarter, both sides were in a stalemate both on offense and defense. Although Trae Young contributed 12 points in this quarter and George Niang scored a 3-pointer at a critical moment, the Orlando Magic still led their opponents by 6 points with 79 to 73.

Entering the final quarter, Cole Anthony assisted Wendell Carter to score, helping the Orlando Magic enter combat mode. Although Trae Young helped the Atlanta Hawks regain some morale in the following time, the Orlando Magic still further widened the gap in the score.

In the end, the Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 at home and successfully advanced to the playoffs.