ATLANTA — The Magic believed they had turned a corner with two wins in a row by leaning more into their defensive identity ahead of Tuesday’s return to NBC at Atlanta .

But Orlando , who fell 127-112 to the Hawks at State Farm Arena, reverted back to looking more like the team that started the season 1-4 rather than the latter.

Jamahl Mosley ‘s squad couldn’t hit accurately from 3-point range (11 for 34), fouled too much (30) and lacked the mental fortitude needed on both ends of the court to win on the road in front of a national TV audience.

The Magic, who went 2-3 on their five-game road trip, cut an 18-point deficit to just four late in the second quarter but allowed Atlanta to end the first half on a 14-1 run to lead by 17 at the break.

The Hawks (4-4) had six players, in

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