Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers
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Magic end Cavaliers' winning streak at 16 games as Banchero scores 24 points in 108-103 victory
The Cavs lost for the first time since Feb. 4 as the Eastern Conference leaders were unable to put away the Magic in the final minutes. Cleveland missed five shots — three by All-Star Donovan Mitchell — in the final minute.
Banchero's 16-foot jumper put the Magic ahead 104-103, and after a badly missed 3-pointer by Cleveland's De'Andre Hunter, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope made two free throws with 31 seconds left to give Orlando a three-point lead.
Max Strus missed a potential tying 3-pointer on Cleveland's next possession and Orlando's defense swarmed Mitchell, who misfired on a pair of 3s.
Banchero shot just 6 of 22 but added 11 rebounds and seven assists. Wendell Carter Jr. added 16 points and 14 rebounds for Orlando.
Mitchell returned after missing two games with a sore groin and finished with 23 points. Jarrett Allen added 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Cavs, who were denied becoming the first team since Phoenix in 2021 to win 17 straight.
The NBA-leading Cavs played without All-Star forward Evan Mobley, who has been dealing with a bruised foot.
Cavaliers: Cleveland's late-game execution hasn't been great and needs to be addressed before the playoffs.
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Regular Season Series
CLE wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 108 - 103 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 108 - 103 |
| 4th 0.0 |  |
Magic offensive team rebound | 108 - 103 |
| 4th 0.1 | |
Paolo Banchero misses 47-foot three point pullup jump shot | 108 - 103 |
| 4th 1.0 | |
Paolo Banchero defensive rebound | 108 - 103 |
Statistics
 ORL |
 CLE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 34-81 | FG | 40-96 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 13-31 | 3PT | 10-40 |
| 42 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 27-34 | FT | 13-20 |
| 79 | Free Throw % | 65 |
| 47 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 16 |
| 34 | Defensive Rebounds | 32 |
| 21 | Assists | 21 |
| 11 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 1 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 3 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 18 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 24 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 26 |
| 16 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 52 |
| 20 | Fouls | 22 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 13 |
Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley, C | Out | Dec 24 |
| Larry Nance Jr., F | Out | Dec 21 |
| Max Strus, G | Out | Dec 21 |
Orlando Magic Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Goga Bitadze, C | Day-To-Day | Dec 23 |
| Tristan da Silva, F | Out | Dec 23 |
| Jalen Suggs, G | Out | Dec 23 |
| Moritz Wagner, F | Out | Dec 19 |
| Franz Wagner, F | Out | Dec 8 |
Game Information
Location: Cleveland, OH
Attendance: 19,432 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Orlando |
17 | 13 | .567 | - | W1 |
 Miami |
15 | 15 | .500 | 2 | L3 |
 Atlanta |
15 | 16 | .484 | 2.5 | L4 |
 Charlotte |
10 | 20 | .333 | 7 | W1 |
 Washington |
5 | 23 | .179 | 11 | L2 |
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