Cavaliers vs Magic
Mon, Jan 26
Final
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(27 - 20)
114
-
98
Magic
Magic
(23 - 21)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 22 | 39 | 30 | 23 | 114 |
| Magic | 32 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 98 |
Venue: Rocket Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Donovan Mitchell
CLE | #45 | G
45
4
4
Paolo Banchero
ORL | #5 | F
37
10
4
Smart Game Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Cavaliers are poised to extend their three-game winning streak at home, capitalizing on Orlando's offensive struggles without Franz Wagner and Donovan Mitchell's dominant scoring form.
Key Analysis
- • Orlando is significantly hampered by the absence of Franz Wagner (ankle), which forces Paolo Banchero to carry an unsustainable offensive load.
- • Donovan Mitchell is coming off a 36-point performance against this same Magic defense just two days ago, proving they lack a consistent answer for him.
- • The Magic's offense has stagnated during their three-game losing skid, averaging just 103.6 points per game compared to their season average of 115.7.
- • Cleveland's defense stifled Orlando in their last meeting, holding them to 40.7% shooting from the field and only 27.5% from three-point range.
- • Momentum heavily favors the Cavaliers, who have won three straight games while the Magic have dropped three consecutive contests.
- • To remain competitive, Orlando needs Jalen Suggs to drastically improve upon his 9-point outing from Saturday and provide a secondary scoring threat.
