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Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic return to practice today at noon.

We take a look at the Orlando Magic’s 103-93 loss to the Atlanta Hawks from every angle in today’s links.

1. Atlanta Hawks beat Orlando Magic 103-93 in Game 1, Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: All of the Magic’s regular-season problems were magnified on Saturday night.

2. Advantage, Jason Collins? Huh? Brian Schmitz, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: So much for Collins being a Dwight stopper, but he didn’t need to be.

3. This is no fluke: Hawks once again show they are superior to Magic, Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: Is it possible the Hawks are just BETTER than the Magic?

4. Atlanta Hawks refuse to double team Dwight Howard (video) Zach McCann, Orlando Sentinel

The Buzz: It’s not exactly an orthodox strategy to continue single-covering a guy who goes off for 46 points, but it worked for the Hawks.

5. NBA Playoffs: Dwight’s one-man show comes up short against Hawks, Rob Mahoney, NBCSports.com

The Buzz: The Magic couldn’t have asked for any more from Howard.

6. Howard wins battle, Hawks win game, ESPN.com

The Buzz: It was the first time since 1987 that a player scored at least 45 points, grabbed more than 15 rebounds and lost a game.

7. Hawks stun Magic in Game 1, Michael Cunningham, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Buzz: The Hawks — like the Magic were hoping to do — flipped a switch.

8. Dwight stuff not enough against Hawks, Michael Wallace, ESPN.com

The Buzz: Was this more of a Hawks win or a Magic loss?

9. Atlanta Hawks 103, Orlando Magic 93, Evan Dunlap, OrlandoPinstripedPost.com

The Buzz: The Magic would be wise to force themselves away from so many post-ups.

10. Behind the Box Score, where the Playoffs are on, Kelly Dwyer, Ball Don’t Lie

The Buzz: It’s unclear if the Hawks turned a corner or the Magic just played that badly.

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