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Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks Injury Report April 15, 2025 – Major Updates on Trae Young and Clint Capela Ahead of Play-In Tournament Opener

Let's figure out the key details from both teams' injury report and its impact on their performance.

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The 2025 Play-In Tournament kicks off with a top-notch clash in the Eastern Conference between the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks. Magic will host the game due to a better finish in the regular season. The winner of this game will clinch a spot in the playoffs against the Boston Celtics.

Orlando Magic (41-41) will eye consecutive playoff appearances with the win. It will be the first-ever appearance for Orlando in the Play-In Tournament. They are one of the best teams in the league at forcing turnovers, ranking 2nd in the NBA with a 16.9% turnover percentage. Orlando went 7-3 in their last ten games to lock the Play-In spot and the home-court advantage.

On the flip side, the Hawks will make their third consecutive appearance in the Play-In Tournament and qualified for the playoffs on the previous two occasions. Atlanta have finished the 2024-25 regular season with a record of 40-42, a four-game improvement from last year despite Jalen Johnson missing the majority of the season.

Let’s figure out the key details from both teams’ injury report and its impact on their performance.

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Magic vs. Hawks Injury Report

Time: Tuesday, Apr. 15 | 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Kia Center, Orlando
Local TV: TNT, Tru TV, Max | Live Stream: fubo

Orlando Magic Injury Report

Jalen Suggs: Out for season
Moritz Wagner: Out for season

Orlando Magic will have a healthy roster ahead of the Play-In opener. Jalen Suggs (knee) and Moritz Wagner (ACL) have been sidelined for the remainder of the season. There is no fresh injury concern for the Magic.

Atlanta Hawks Injury Report

Trae Young: Probable
Larry Nance Jr: Out
Clint Capela: Out
Jalen Johnson: Out for season
Kobe Bufkin: Out for season

Atlanta Hawks have listed only three players on the injury report and the regular season’s assists leader, Trae Young is cleared to play on Tuesday. The four-time All-Star is listed as probable for the crucial Play-In game against the Magic.

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An @emoryhealthcare injury report for tomorrow’s game at Orlando:

Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis): Probable

Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder surgery): Out
Clint Capela (left fourth metacarpal ligament sprain): Out
Jalen Johnson (left shoulder surgery): Out
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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 14, 2025

Larry Nance Jr and Clint Capela will remain out due to hand and knee injuries respectively. Onyeka Okongwu can get extra minutes from Quin Snyder and Mouhamed Gueye will be used as the backup five.

Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder surgery) and Jalen Johnson (left shoulder surgery) will remain out for the remainder of the season.

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