The Cleveland Cavaliers will be taking on the Orlando Magic on the second end of a back-to-back on Saturday. They’ll face off against the Magic twice in three days.
The Magic haven’t had the season many envisioned after they traded for Desmond Bane this offseason. The offense is still a mess as they lack a primary initiator and don’t have enough three-point shooting to make up for it.
Orlando’s defense has also been worse than expected. They come into this game 15th in defensive rating after being second in that category the last few seasons. The dip on that side of the court is what has led to the middling results so far.
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Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (26-20) at Orlando Magic (23-20)
Where: Kia Center – Orland, FL
When: Sat., Jan. 24 at 7 PM
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network App, NBA League Pass
Point spread: Cavs -1
Cavs injury report for Friday’s game vs. Sacremento Kings: Darius Garland – OUT (toe), Sam Merrill – OUT (hand), Max Strus – OUT (foot), Chris Livingston – OUT (G League), Luke Travers – OUT (G League)
Magic injury report: Franz Wagner – OUT (ankle), Jalen Suggs – PROBABLE (knee), Colin Castleton – OUT (G League)
Cavs expected starting lineup: Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Magic expected starting lineup: Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Tristan de Silva, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.
Previous matchup: The Cavs lost to the Magic 108-103 last March. Cleveland won two out of three against Orlando last season.
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