Orlando 128-122 Cleveland, NBA: Desmond Bane Stars In Magic's Win Over Cavaliers

Desmond Bane had a 3-pointer and two free throws in the final 17.4 seconds to cap a 35-point night and help the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-122 in the NBA on Thursday (March 12, 2026) for their fifth straight victory. Paolo Banchero added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Magic. Tristan da Silva scored nine of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. James Harden had 30 points and eights assists for Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell added 25 points, hitting a 3-pointer that brought the Cavaliers within two after Orlando led by 13 midway through the fourth quarter. Bane countered with a 3-pointer as he was falling out of bounds with 17.4 seconds left, then added two free throws with eight seconds remaining.

Updated on: 12 March 2026 6:00 pm

Published at: 12 March 2026 6:00 pm

NBA: Orlando Magic Vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., left, and forward Paolo Banchero (5) celebrate with guard Desmond Bane (3) after Bane made a 3-point shot in the closing moments of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux

1/9

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) reacts after sinking a 3-point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux

2/9

NBA Basketball Game: Orlando Magic Vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson, left, goes between Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) and forward Noah Penda during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux

3/9

NBA Basketball Game: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, passes the ball past Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux

4/9

NBA Basketball: Orlando Magic Vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) is fouled by Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux

5/9

NBA Basketball: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley, left, tries to get to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux

6/9

NBA 2025-26: Orlando Magic Vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder, right, gets tripped up as Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, left, drives past him during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux

7/9

NBA 2025-26: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard, right, passes the ball in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux

8/9

Basketball: Orlando Magic Vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) makes a shot as he gets between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill, left, and center Evan Mobley during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux

9/9

Basketball: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. | Photo: AP/John Raoux