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Trae Young's 41-point performance and Dejounte Murray's game-winning 3-pointer led the Atlanta Hawks to a thrilling 120-119 victory over Orlando.

The Atlanta Hawks secured a thrilling 120-119 victory over the Orlando Magic in Mexico City on Thursday night, with Dejounte Murray's clutch 3-pointer from the left corner with 31 seconds remaining sealing the win. The game showcased impressive performances from both teams, with Trae Young standing out for Atlanta, scoring 33 of his 41 points in the first half and contributing eight assists, including the one that led to Murray's game-winning shot. Jalen Johnson played a key role for the Hawks with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Bogdan Bogdanovic added 15 points and De'Andre Hunter chipped in with 12. The win marked Atlanta's fifth victory in six games, and they continued their recent success against the Magic, winning 10 of the last 12 meetings.

On the other hand, the Orlando Magic saw an impressive performance from Jalen Suggs, who scored 21 points and had a career-high six steals. Paolo Banchero contributed 17 points, but missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds. Markelle Fultz and Moritz Wagner each scored 13 points, while Goga Bitadze, Jonathan Isaac, and Franz Wagner added 12 points each.

The game was closely contested, with the Magic holding a 98-93 lead entering the fourth quarter, but the Hawks mounted a comeback, ultimately securing the victory with Murray's late heroics. Both teams showcased their competitive spirit, with the Hawks shooting 48.2 percent from the field and the Magic shooting 46.7 percent. The game in Mexico City was a thrilling and closely contested matchup, with Young's scoring outburst and Murray's late heroics standing out in the exciting contest.