Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Predictions – NBA – 25/4/2024
After left behind 2-0 in the best of seven series Orlando will host the Cleveland for the Game 3 at Kia center
After a second match loss (98-86) against the Cavaliers’ in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse the Magic will host the third match of the seven game series in Kia center. It will be Orlando’s first home playoff game since 2020. The Game 3 tip off on Thursday at 7:00 pm ET.
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For the past two months the All-Star guard has been slowed due to his knee injury but with time he has been rehabbing. One such powerful incident flaunted in Sunday’s match when he went in for a soaring dunk that served as a notice that he is back.
In the Game 2 against Orlando the 27-year old put up a game-high 23 points of which 19 came only in the first half, also added 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal helping the Cavs to lead the series 2-0. He posted 30 points in Game 1.
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Throughout the season the point guard has been one of the consistent performers for the Cavs. In the last five matches for the Cleveland Garland has regularly posted a double figure.
In the Game 2 against the Magic he scored 15 points on shooting 57.1% from beyond the arc converting 4-of-7 three points attempts.
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The Cleveland are favourite for this matchup why not if five of the players including one off-the bench are scoring double figures.
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Orlando vs. Cleveland Head to Head
According to several online sources, both the eastern giants have been evenly matched 126 times in the regular season with Cavaliers clinching 65 wins and Orlando a little behind with 61 wins.
When we only talk about this season’s performance both teams have faced each other six times including playoffs, splitting the series 4-2 favoring the Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Through two playoff games the Cavs are looking better be it at offense or defense. The Star guard Donovan Mitchell is playing like he is on a Mission. If he plays like this only and his co- supports him as desired the team would surely make a deep postseason run in the eastern conference.
Orlando Magic
While starting their 2023-24 campaign the Magic went on a dominant run 21-2 quashing all their opponents.
Orlando has a more versatile lineup as compared to Cleveland. As of now, the team is injury free thus has more playing options on the court but are continuously failing to demonstrate their offensive prowess especially when shooting. In the last game against the Cavaliers’ the team converted on 9-of-35 three points attempts.
Where to watch Orlando vs. Cleveland
The Orlando vs. Cleveland first round series will air on NBA TV, Bally sports Ohio, and Bally sports Florida or if they have no cable connection then can watch the match on streaming subscription to SlingTV, FuboTV, and NBA league pass
Also, Viewers can also check certain betting apps like Bet365, Parimatch, and 1xBet for more streaming options.
Orlando vs. Cleveland Match Stats
On Monday the same incident was replicated as that was seen in Game 1. The Magic struggled on offense and shot only 36.3% from the field and converted just 9-of-35 three pointers made.
From the Cavs four players along with Donovan Mitchell scored a double figure. Evan Mobley had 17 points, Jarrett Allen added 16 points with an impressive 20 rebounds, Darius Garland chipped in 15 points, Isaac Okoro posted 10 points off the bench.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic by scoring 21 points, and Franz Wagner added 18. This was the second consecutive game when Orlando was limited to less than 90 points.
Orlando vs. Cleveland Key Points
- Orlando guard Jalen Suggs suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of Game 2.
- Orlando’s Paolo Banchero and Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell are the two key players that need to be noticed.
