Magic vs Cavaliers
Sat, Jan 24
Final
Magic
Magic
(23 - 20)
105
-
119
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(26 - 20)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 23 | 25 | 22 | 35 | 105 |
| Cavaliers | 25 | 30 | 27 | 37 | 119 |
Venue: Kia Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Paolo Banchero
ORL | #5 | F
27
5
2
Donovan Mitchell
CLE | #45 | G
36
5
9
Smart Game Analysis
Orlando Magic has a 54% chance of winning the game
The Magic hold a distinct physical advantage playing at home with rest, while the Cavaliers face the dreaded second night of a back-to-back with travel.
Key Analysis
- • Cleveland is playing on zero days' rest after a hard-fought win last night, while Orlando has been off since Thursday.
- • The Magic are missing Franz Wagner (ankle), but the Cavaliers are without Darius Garland (foot), neutralizing the injury disparity.
- • Orlando is in a prime bounce-back spot at home after an uncharacteristic 27-point blowout loss to Charlotte.
- • Cleveland's defense allows 14.1 three-pointers per game, a weakness the rested Magic shooters can exploit.
- • Paolo Banchero (23.4 PPG last 10) will be the freshest star on the court against a fatigued Cavaliers frontcourt.
- • The Cavaliers have won 3 straight road games, but maintaining that intensity on a back-to-back is statistically difficult.
