Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic: Analysis and Prediction – Cleveland Cavaliers will host Orlando Magic in the NBA.
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Cleveland Cavalers Team News
In the previous game, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Charlotte Hornets 120:110, in a match in which Georges Niang was the most effective with 16 points. Now they have a duel against a quality Orlando Magic team and a fight for the semi-finals of the Eastern Conference.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a solid regular season that they finished with a record of 48-34 in fourth place, which is more a reflection of the weak competition and not enough good teams in the Eastern Conference, than the Cleveland Cavaliers were really top notch. There are certain problems with Donovan Mitchell, the best player, who is unhappy with his status and there is every chance that he will soon change the team. Therefore, the question is in what mood the Cleveland Cavaliers welcome this playoff.
It is only certain that the Cleveland Cavaliers will need maximum focus and excellent game in order to outplay their next opponent, who despite having a lower score in the regular season, has better chemistry in the team and is ready and motivated to play outstandingly. The Cleveland Cavaliers can prevent that, because they have the third best flow of the ball in the league, which will attack the rival’s quality defense.
Orlando Magic Team News
In the previous game, the Orlando Magic convincingly beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113:88, in a match in which Paolo Banchero with 26 points and Franz Wagner with 25 points were the most effective. Now they face a duel in the first round of the Eastern Conference.
The Orlando Magic have been one of the most positive surprises in most of the NBA season (47-35). While on the one hand Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the team offensively, the team from Florida was also exceptional on the defensive side. The fact that they finished the regular season as the second best defense in the league according to advanced statistics speaks for itself. They were at the top of the league in terms of how many turnovers they would force from their rivals, but the problem was in the offense. Weak flow of the ball, almost the lowest number of assists per game distanced the Orlando Magic from the advantage of the home court.
In the next meeting, Orlando Magic will try to show their offensive alent, which means that Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner will have to raise the level of their game additionally, because another defensive quality team is waiting for them on the other side. In that case, they can hope to win.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic H2H
They have played three times this season and the Orlando Magic have won twice.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Tip-off Time: Saturday, 20.04.2024, 19:00 CET
Prediction: Under 209.5 points
Odds: 1.71
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