Evan Mobley played a crucial role in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ win over the Orlando Magic in front of their home crowd by 104:103.
We witnessed another fantastic game in this NBA playoff series. The Cleveland Cavaliers started the game strong, especially on offense. Led by Donovan Mitchell, they scored 33 points in the first quarter, taking a double-digit lead. However, the Orlando Magic showed why they have one of the best defenses in the league, allowing only 15 points to their opponents in the second quarter and getting back into the game.
The game became a back-and-forth battle with many lead changes until the very end, making it extremely exciting. With two minutes left, the home team went on a 7:2 run, extending their lead to two possessions. Orlando Magic managed to cut the deficit to just two points with good defense and scoring, but Evan Mobley sealed a crucial victory for his team with a spectacular block at 102:100.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers in scoring with 28 points, followed by Darius Garland with 23 points. Mobley finished the game with 14 points and 13 rebounds. On the other side, Paolo Banchero had an outstanding performance with 39 points, but lacked support from his teammates, as Franz Wagner was the next highest scorer with 14 points.
The next game is scheduled for May 3rd, with the Cavaliers leading the series 3-2.