Orlando Magic faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a thrilling match that ended with a score of 103-96 in favor of the Magic. The game was filled with intense moments and impressive plays from both teams, but ultimately it was Orlando's strong defense and sharp shooting that secured them the victory.
The Magic's star player, Nikola Vucevic, had an outstanding performance, scoring 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. He was instrumental in leading his team to victory and showcasing his skills on both ends of the court.
The Magic finished the regular season with the third-best home record in the Eastern Conference and were a perfect 17-0 against sub-.500 competition at Kia Center.
That success has translated to the postseason. While Orlando has yet to record a road victory in its first-round playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it's dominated on its home floor. The Magic have won their two games in Orlando by an average of 30.5 points per contest.
The Magic (2-3) will attempt to extend their best-of-seven series with the Cavaliers (3-2) by continuing to cook on their home floor when the two teams face off for Game 6 on Friday at 7 p.m. ET.
Franz Wagner added 26 points and Jalen Suggs produced 22 points, going 6 of 13 from outside the arc.
Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 50 points for Cleveland.
Jonathan Isaac and Wendell Carter Jr. finished with nine rebounds, respectively.
Game 7 at Cleveland is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
With Allen out, Orlando also won the rebounding battle 57-50. Banchero finished with 27 points and eight boards, Franz Wagner had 26 and five, and Jalen Suggs scored 22 while nailing six 3s. That may have been the ultimate difference, as the Cavaliers themselves only made 7 of their 28 attempts from beyond the arc.
So now it's all about Game 7, with the winner earning a date with the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. However, much more could be at stake for the Cavs, with Bickerstaff potentially coaching for his job and the futures of guys like Mitchell, Garland, Mobley, and others up in the air.
Collin Sexton leading the charge with 21 points. However, they were unable to overcome Orlando's relentless pressure and precision.
In conclusion, the Orlando Magic emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against the Cleveland Cavaliers, proving their dominance on the court.
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