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Orlando Magic End Cavaliers' 16-Game Winning Streak in Dramatic Comeback

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the Magic to a 108-103 victory, overcoming a 13-point deficit to stun the Eastern Conference leaders in Cleveland.

Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 14, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mar 16, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dribbles beside Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the first quarter at Rocket Arena.

Overview

  • The Orlando Magic outscored the Cleveland Cavaliers 35-23 in the third quarter, erasing a 13-point deficit to seize momentum in the game.
  • Paolo Banchero recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Franz Wagner contributed 22 points and 8 rebounds for Orlando.
  • Cleveland struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 25% (10 of 40) from three-point range in the loss.
  • Donovan Mitchell, returning from a two-game absence, led the Cavaliers with 23 points but missed key shots in the final minute of the game.
  • The win improves Orlando's record to 32-37, keeping them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings as they prepare to host the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.