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Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic Face Off at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

The Cleveland Cavaliers, with a record of 3-2, hosted the Orlando Magic, who came into the game with a 2-3 record. In a closely contested match that saw the lead change hands ten times and the score tied on four occasions, it was the visiting team that edged out with a final score of 108-105.


CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 12: Tristian Thompson #12 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball before the game against the Orlando Magic on October 12, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Cavaliers started strong in their home court at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, matching the Magic point for point in the first quarter with both teams netting 31 points. However, momentum shifted as Cleveland struggled in the second quarter scoring only 20 points to Orlando's 32. Despite this setback, they managed to keep pace through quarters three and four but ultimately fell short by three points.


Orlando's offense was led by their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 29 points off Cleveland's mistakes. The Magic also dominated inside with an impressive paint presence totaling 44 points. Their bench contributed significantly to their victory providing more than half of their total score with 56 bench points.


CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 12: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball before the game against the Orlando Magic on October 12, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

On defense, Orlando managed six blocks and an outstanding number of steals at fourteen which helped them maintain control throughout much of the game. Their biggest lead stretched to nineteen while they led for over thirty-five minutes of playtime.


Conversely, despite falling behind early in terms of scoring runs and time leading on scoreboard which stood at just under ten minutes for Cleveland – there were notable performances from The Cavaliers' roster as well. They shot an effective field goal percentage of fifty-four percent and made seventeen three-pointers out of forty-four attempts giving them a thirty-nine percent success rate from beyond arc.


CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 12: Isaac Okoro #35 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball before the game against the Orlando Magic on October 12, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cleveland also showed resilience under pressure converting seventy-five percent second-chance opportunities into fourteen crucial points while drawing twenty-one fouls against opponents resulting in nineteen free throw attempts though making only fourteen (seventy-four percent). Defensively they recorded five steals but were less effective than opponents managing only four blocks compared to six by Magic.


Looking ahead after this tough loss at home against Orlando Magic - fans can catch The Cleveland Cavaliers back in action when they host Maccabi Ra'anana at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse located in downtown Cleveland Ohio (ZIP code:44115). This upcoming encounter is scheduled for October sixteen around seven o'clock PM Eastern Time zone; it will be broadcasted locally on channel six hundred sixty-two BSGL network ensuring supporters won't miss any live action from comfort or wherever they may be watching!

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