Magic Look To Stay Strong At Home
The Orlando Magic play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Kia Center on Saturday afternoon.

After the Cavs earned back-to-back wins in Cleveland, the Magic countered with their first win of the series as they returned to Orlando for Game 3. The Magic jumped out to a strong start in Game 3, as they led by 10 points after one quarter. They kept control in the second and pushed their lead up to 16, by halftime. The hosts kept the pressure on the third and charged to a 35-point advantage heading into the final quarter. The Cavs had no answers down the stretch, as the Magic closed out the win with the largest margin of victory so far in series.

Paolo Banchero delivered a masterclass with 31 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and a steal, in just 29 minutes in Game 3. Jalen Suggs followed up with 24 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block, while Franz Wagner totaled 16 points, five rebounds and eight assists. The Magic shot 51.1 percent from the field, including 13-for-37 from long range in the win. They also hauled in 14 offensive rebounds and out-rebounded the Cavs, 51-32, overall. No Cavs' player scored more than 15 points in Game 3, as Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert finished with 15 each. Darius Garland was limited to just five points, while Donovan Mitchell had 13 in the loss.

The Cavs went 22-19 on the road this season and need to gather themselves after such a disheartening loss. On the other side, the Magic were 29-12 at home this season and will be looking to keep the momentum going with a chance to even up the series.
Posted on: 4/26/2024 8:17 PM
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