With Benjamin Bankel scoring 24 points, the Magic defeated the Cavaliers 132-116.

October 14th - The Magic defeated the Cavaliers 132-116 . Benjamin Banchamek contributed 24 points , 8 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Wagner added 20 points , 4 rebounds , and 8 assists. For the Cavaliers, Thomas scored 16 points and grabbed 3 rebounds, while Mitchell had 15 points , 2 rebounds, and 8 assists.

In the first quarter, the Magic gradually took the lead. The Cavaliers relied on Mitchell, Watson, and others to keep the score close, but Suggs hit a three-pointer at the end of the quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Magic led 35-28 . In the second quarter, the Magic extended their lead to 16 points. Although the Cavaliers stopped the bleeding with points from Mitchell and Harden, the Magic responded with an alley-oop from Bitadze, a dunk from Bancharo, and another three-pointer from Bane. At halftime, the Magic led 72-52 .

After switching sides, the Magic once extended their lead to 29 points. The Cavaliers then relied on Mobley to hit consecutive three-pointers, while Mitchell and Harden also scored in succession. However, the Magic responded with another three-pointer from Silva. After three quarters, the Magic still led 108-83 by 25 points. In the final quarter, the Cavaliers once narrowed the gap to 12 points. In the crucial moments, Brann scored consecutive points to help the Magic regain control of the game. Ultimately, the Magic defeated the Cavaliers 132-116 .

Cavaliers player statistics

Thomas 16 points , 3 rebounds; Mitchell 15 points , 2 rebounds , 8 assists; Mobley 14 points , 5 rebounds; Harden 13 points , 2 assists; Hezonja 12 points , 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Tyson 12 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist ; Watson 10 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Allen 9 points, 6 rebounds; Bryant 8 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Plockter 4 points, 2 assists

Magic player statistics

Bankel 24 points , 8 rebounds , 3 assists; Wagner 20 points, 4 rebounds , 8 assists; Silva 18 points , 3 rebounds , 5 assists; Bitadze 14 points , 6 rebounds; Richardson 10 points , 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Saga 9 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Bain 8 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists; Branham 8 points, 1 assist; Carter 7 points , 7 rebounds , 2 assists

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