The Orlando Magic defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by 112:89, tying the series at 2-2 in the playoffs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers did not have Dean Wade, Ty Jerome and Craig Porter Jr. for this game, while Jamahl Mosley team didn’t have any injuries.
The Orlando Magic defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by 112:89, tying the series at 2-2 in the playoffs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers did not have Dean Wade, Ty Jerome and Craig Porter Jr. for this game, while Jamahl Mosley team didn’t have any injuries.
The game continued with the same intensity as the first three quarters, where top-notch defenses dominated on both sides. In the second quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally unlocked the tough defense of the Orlando Magic, scoring 37 points in that period, which is the most by any team in a quarter throughout the series.
During that period, they made an impressive 13 out of their 18 field goal attempts. The tandem of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley came alive during this stretch, with each scoring 10 points, leading the home team to a halftime lead of 60:51.
Then, in the third quarter, a complete explosion from the Orlando Magic. They went on a 30:5 run led by the fantastic Franz Wagner, who contributed 16 of those 30 points. In the final quarter, the Cavaliers no longer had the strength to respond to the Magic’s energy. Overall, the second half was won by the Magic with a somewhat incredible 32-point difference, resulting in the final score 112:89.
Jarrett Allen was the top scorer for the Cleveland Cavaliers with 21 points as he was followed by Donovan Mitchel had 18 while Evan Mobley had 14 points. Franz Wagner stood out for the Orlando Magic with 34 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Suggs had 12 and Paolo Banchero had 9 points and four rebounds.
The series is now tied at 2-2, with the next game scheduled in three days (hosted by the Cavaliers).