© David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Magic Offseason Needs Becoming Clear After Game 2 vs. Cavaliers The Orlando Magic's struggles on offense have dug them into a 2-0 hole in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. Author: Nathaniel Marrero Apr 23, 2024 In this story: Orlando Magic Cleveland Cavaliers Paolo Banchero Franz Wagner Donovan Mitchell NBA Playoffs Anfernee Simons NBA Orlando Magic news Orlando Magic schedule NBA Playoffs 2024 Jalen Suggs ORLANDO — The Orlando Magic's offense has been painful to watch and has led them to a 2-0 hole after they lost 96-86 to ..read more

In the postseason for the first time since 2020, the Orlando Magic are a young and hungry team that is looking to prove that they can be one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. After losing 96-86 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, the Magic have now dug themselves into a 0-2 hole in their first-round playoff series. To make matters worse, starting guard Jalen Suggs suffered a concerning-looking left knee injury, and he had to be helped off the court, not putting any pressure on his left leg. The injury occurred when Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell shot an off-balance mid-ra ..read more

Don't ask about Darius Garland's health. “Nothing, I just headbutted the ball,” Garland said. Nothing is off with Cleveland's highest-paid player, whom the Cavs owe approximately $160 million over the next four seasons. Nothing alarms Cleveland about the nine turnovers Garland has committed or the two shots he's attempted inside of 10 feet in two games against the Orlando Magic ..read more

With this defeat, Orlando now trails 0-2 in the series, a precarious situation for a team struggling to find its rhythm on the court. Paolo Banchero, who led the Magic with 21 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals, highlighted the ongoing issues following the game ..read more

Raptors Get Unfortunate Draft News With Pick Lower than Expected The Toronto Raptors will get the No. 19 pick from the Indiana Pacers who lost a four-way tiebreaker with the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Lakers Author: Aaron Rose Apr 23, 2024 In this story: Toronto Raptors NBA Draft Indiana Pacers The Toronto Raptors couldn't catch a break. A four-way tiebreaker in the NBA's order has resulted in Toronto getting the No. 19 pick from the Indiana Pacers, the worst possible outcome for the Raptors, the league announced. The NBA broke six ties for non-lottery teams on Monday ..read more

The Orlando Magic trail the Cleveland Cavaliers 0-2 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs after a 96-86 loss Monday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Cleveland took Game 1, 97-83 on Saturday. Early in the game, Orlando was at a disadvantage. During the first quarter, Jalen Suggs, the Magic's third-leading scorer, went down after colliding with Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell ..read more

Homecourt advantage plays a big part in any series in the NBA Playoffs. After getting decimated for two games straight by the Cleveland Cavaliers led by Donovan Mitchell, the Orlando Magic are going to need every ounce of help that they can get from their fans. Paolo Banchero even went out to send a message to their faithful such that they show up in the next two games, via Fawzan Amer of The Sixth Man Show. Paolo Banchero did not put up the expected star performance in this NBA Playoffs clash ..read more

The Orlando Magic have one of the worst offenses in playoff history, struggling to generate consistent points against the Cavs' dominant defense. JarrettAllen and Evan Mobley have been instrumental in the Cavs' defensive success, anchoring the paint and preventing the Magic from scoring inside ..read more

Cleveland has been the more physical team through two games ..read more

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs returned to start the second half after being carried to the locker room with a left knee injury in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Suggs was unable to put any weight on his leg as he was assisted off with 4:02 remaining in the quarter. Suggs was overcome with emotion and appeared to be crying as he was taken for treatment and further evaluation. The Magic said Suggs sustained a left knee strain ..read more