The Cleveland Cavaliers once looked as though they were going to easily smash and eliminate the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. That is clearly not the case anymore, as the Cavs’ 2-0 series lead has now been completely evaporated, with the Magic winning both Games 3 and 4 at home. Among the major reasons behind Cleveland’s sudden decline is the letdown play of star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who is very much aware of his relatively poor performance of late. “He said the last two games he hasn’t been himself, but says there’s nothing in particular that’s causin ..read more

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to reflect on their disappointing 112-89 Game 4 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Magic’s stars outplayed the Cavs’, as evidenced by Darius Garland and Donovan Mithcell’s sub-20-point performances. Garland got chippy with Jalen Suggs during the challenging afternoon and provided insight into the altercation after the game. Cleveland was only down by one at one point midway through the third quarter. However, Darius Garland and Jalen Suggs remained relentless in their competitiveness. The two went chest-to-chest at the end of a possession when Garland was double-t ..read more

The Cleveland Cavaliers are enduring a cold slump during the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavs lost Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup against the Magic 112-89. Moreover, fans on social media are in mayhem after Cleveland’s lackluster second-half showing. The Cavs amassed just 29 points in the second half after scoring 60 in the first. Orlando shut Cleveland down and put on a stout offensive clinic. Most notably, the Magic held the Cavs to a lowly 23.5 percent on three-pointers while nailing 46.2 percent of their own. The Cavaliers’ subpar showing has X users disp ..read more

So much for the Cleveland Cavaliers proving too much for the young, untested Orlando Magic. After taking the opening two games of the teams’ first-round series in Cleveland by double-digits, the Cavs came crashing back down to earth on Thursday night at Amway Center. Orlando beat Cleveland 121-83 in Game 3, dominating JB Bickerstaff’s team from the opening tip. The Cavs trailed by 10 points after the first quarter, 16 at halftime and 27 points entering the final stanza, subject to extended garbage time late. Before Thursday, Cleveland’s worst loss of the season was a 37-point drubbing at hand ..read more

Many believed that the Cleveland Cavaliers drew one of the easiest possible first-round matchups in the Eastern Conference when they secured a 4/5 tussle against the Orlando Magic. So far, through the first two games of the season, that has turned out to be true. The Magic have struggled to generate much offense, and the Cavs, despite not shooting too well themselves, have displayed just enough firepower to secure two double-digit victories, coming within two wins to advance to the second round for the first time since 2018. However, even though the first two games have mostly been a breeze f ..read more

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned a Game 2 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday, winning by a final score of 96-86. It has been a great start to the NBA playoffs for Cleveland, as they now hold a 2-0 lead over Orlando. The job is obviously not finished, but Jarrett Allen is confident in his team following the Cavs’ 2023 playoff letdown. “It’s very satisfying. It shows that we’ve grown not only as a team but as individuals,” Allen said after the victory, per AP Sports Writer Tom Withers, via NBA.com. “We’re not folding under pressure. We do have our moments, but as a whole I feel like we’ve t ..read more

Jarrett Allen has been making his presence felt lately. Fresh off a 16-point, 18-rebound performance in Game 1, the center notched up another double-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers took home a 96-86 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday. This time, Allen scored 16 points and hauled down 20 boards, nine of which were on the offensive end. His 20 rebounds are the most in a playoff game for the Cavs since Kevin Love’s performance in 2017. (per StatMuse) Jarrett Allen tonight: 16 PTS 20 REB (9 OREB) 2 STL 2 BLK The most rebounds in a playoff game for the Cavs since Kevin Love in 2017. https ..read more

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Playoffs campaign is in full swing. This squad has learned from the past after losing against the New York Knicks in last year’s first round. Paolo Banchero and the rest of the Orlando Magic got suffocated by JB Bickerstaff’s schemes. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley disallowed any other member of the opposing squad from ripping boards from the air. All the while Donovan Mitchell blazed up in the Cavs’ first postseason game. Now, the Cavs have all the momentum heading into their second game against the Magic. They can build on it by sending a statement and demolishin ..read more

The Cleveland Cavaliers are creeping closer to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Their rim protection against the Orlando Magic-led Paolo Banchero and the rest of their squad who are dependent on attacking the rim could not do much against the personnel of JB Bickerstaff’s Cavs. Donovan Mitchell popped off and not a single guard from the opposing team could stop him. Going 11 for 21 on his field goal percentage is insane for Donovan Mitchell. Not even All-Defens-caliber guard Jalen Suggs could slow him down. Donovan Mitchell was a man on a mission for the Cavs and it showed. However, he d ..read more

The Cleveland Cavaliers began their 2024 NBA Playoffs journey with a bang on Saturday afternoon, beating the Orlando Magic 97-83 at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Cavs came out firing from the jump and quickly set the tone, with Donovan Mitchell leading the charge as he dropped a game-high 30 points. Following the victory, Darius Garland was fired up on his way to the locker room and sent a strong message: "One down, three to go." Darius Garland as he was heading to the locker room after taking Game 1 over the Magic (via @EjElite1)pic.twitter.com/qJ9YYpWZ3T — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoint ..read more