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Preview: Hawks vs. Magic

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March 30, 2011

Next for Hawks

Who: vs. Magic

When: Tonight, 7 p.m.

TV; radio: SPSO; 97.9

-- This will be the fourth and final meeting between the teams during the regular season. The Hawks won the past two games against the Magic, including a 91-81 victory Dec. 20 at Philips Arena.

-- The Hawks beat New Jersey on Saturday and Cleveland on Sunday for their second winning streak since Feb. 28. The Magic lost 113-106 in overtime at New York on Monday to end a five-game winning streak.

-- Joe Johnson (thumb) is probable for the Hawks. Daniel Orton (knee) is out, J.J. Redick (abdominal) is doubtful and Chris Duhon (thumb) and Jameer Nelson (knee) are questionable for the Magic.

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