Cavaliers Fall Short Against Magic, Lose 83-97
Second Straight Loss for Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their second straight loss on Thursday night, falling to the Orlando Magic 83-97. The Magic were led by Cole Anthony's 24 points, while Franz Wagner added 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Cavaliers were led by Darius Garland's 18 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Magic's hot shooting.
Magic Dominate from Start to Finish
The Magic jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. They shot 48% from the field, including 9-for-21 from three-point range. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm offensively. They shot just 38% from the field and 6-for-25 from three-point range.
Cavaliers Struggle to Keep Up
The Cavaliers tried to keep pace with the Magic, but they couldn't find a way to close the gap. They were out-rebounded 46-33 and they committed 15 turnovers. The Magic, on the other hand, played a clean game and they were able to take advantage of the Cavaliers' mistakes.
Conclusion
The Cavaliers now find themselves with a 25-27 record, while the Magic improve to 23-29. The Cavaliers will look to bounce back on Saturday night when they host the New York Knicks. The Magic will be back in action on Sunday night when they host the Milwaukee Bucks.
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