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Hawks Highlight: Belinelli hits a 3 in overtime for lead against Magic

November 30, 2017 Atlanta: Hawks guard Marco Belinelli draws a triple team from the Cavaliers and passes off during the second half in a NBA basketball game on Thursday, November 30, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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November 30, 2017 Atlanta: Hawks guard Marco Belinelli draws a triple team from the Cavaliers and passes off during the second half in a NBA basketball game on Thursday, November 30, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Dec 7, 2017

Atlanta Hawks’ Marco Belinelli hit a 3-pointer in overtime Thursday that gave the Hawks a temporary lead over the Orlando Magic.

Belinelli’s score gave the Hawks a 101-100 lead with over two minutes left in overtime.

The Hawks were unable to hold onto the lead and went on to lose 110-106.

Belinelli finished the first of back-to-back games against the Magic with 12 points and seven rebounds.

The Hawks have a chance to avenge their loss on Saturday night when they play the Magic at Philips Arena.

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