As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to host the Orlando Magic at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, fans are anticipating a game that will test both teams' strategic acumen and skill levels. The upcoming matchup, scheduled for April 22nd, promises to be an intriguing battle in the Eastern Conference.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 20: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic guards Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of game one of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 20, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Magic 97-83. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The Cavaliers come into this game with a slight edge in their recent head-to-head encounter. In their last meeting, Cleveland secured a 97-83 victory over Orlando, showcasing their ability to control the game tempo and capitalize on scoring opportunities. With a record of 48 wins and 34 losses, they have demonstrated consistent performance throughout the season.

A closer look at the statistics reveals that Cleveland's strength lies in their paint dominance and efficient shooting. They outscored Orlando with an impressive 60 percent shooting from points in paint compared to Orlando's 45 percent. Their overall field goal percentage stood at 44 percent while maintaining an effective field goal percentage of 49 percent.

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 20: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic prepares to shoot a free throw during Round 1 Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 20, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Defensively, the Cavaliers also held their ground by limiting Orlando to just an effective field goal percentage of 37 percent and a true shooting percentage of only 42 percent. This defensive prowess contributed significantly to their previous win as they managed to keep Orlando's biggest lead at bay throughout the game.

Moreover, Cleveland has shown resilience when it comes to turnovers and assists ratio (1.24), which could play a pivotal role against an Orlando team that struggled with ball handling in their last encounter (assists turnover ratio:1.33).

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 20: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic prepares to shoot a free throw during Round 1 Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 20, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

The venue could also influence this upcoming contest; playing on home turf has historically provided teams with an advantage due to familiar surroundings and fan support – factors that cannot be overlooked.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on NBA TV or attend it personally at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on April 22nd at 7:00 PM local time (Eastern Time Zone). With both teams eager for victory, it is set up perfectly for what could be one of the most strategically engaging games of the season.

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