The Cleveland Cavaliers asserted their dominance once again, securing a 96-86 victory over the Orlando Magic to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series.
Led by Donovan Mitchell’s 23 points and Jarrett Allen’s stellar 20-rebound performance, the Cavaliers displayed their tenacity and resilience on both ends of the court. Evan Mobley contributed 17 points and seven assists, while Darius Garland added 15 points.
With the series shifting to Orlando for Game 3, the Cavaliers are poised to continue their relentless pursuit of postseason success.
Meanwhile, the Magic find themselves in a challenging position, trailing 0-2 in the series and facing an uphill battle to turn the tide in their favor.
Despite a valiant effort from Paolo Banchero (21 points) and Franz Wagner (18 points, 7 rebounds), the Magic struggled to find their shooting rhythm, shooting just 36% from the field.
The loss of Jalen Suggs to a sprained left knee further compounded the Magic’s woes, as they now face uncertainty regarding his availability for the remainder of the series.
