Five observations from Hawks’ 117-110 overtime loss to Magic: This time, the agony of defeat didn’t come from a last-second shot. It came from a blown 20-point lead. The Hawks couldn’t hold the sizeable margin and dropped a 117-110 decision to the Magic Monday night at Philips Arena. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Splitter got second opinion on ailing hip : Tiago Splitter got a second opinion on his ailing right hip that will cost him the final six games going into the all-star break, according to a person familiar with the situation. The results are pending. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Magic-Hawks Report Card: The Hawks failed to hold those two substantial leads. Teams will make runs in the NBA but good teams hold their big advantages. The Hawks allowed 31 points in the third quarter, 29 points in the fourth quarter and 16 points in the five-minute overtime. -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution