The Cavaliers-Magic series, a rollercoaster of unpredictability, continued Friday night in Orlando, as the Magic defied expectations and stole Game 6 in front of a sold-out Kia Center, 103-96. Looking at the box score, the assumption arguably could have been made the Cavaliers had done enough to win thanks to Donovan Mitchell’s 50-point outing, but it wasn’t enough.
Both teams battled fiercely for 48 minutes, but the Magic’s unsung hero, Paolo Banchero, emerged as the game-changer. In a testament to the power of determination, he scored a crucial 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, including a critical bucket late that sealed the Cavaliers’ fate and secured the Magic’s win.
The Cavaliers failed to get hot from behind the 3-point arc, something they had done terrifically in each of the three wins in the series, just going 7-for-28 (25 percent). Meanwhile, the Magic saw their offensive efficiency pay off when it mattered most, finishing 22-of-26 from the free-throw line and out-rebounding the Cavaliers on the glass, 15-7.
With the Magic’s win, the series shifts back to Ohio for Game 7. The Magic fell flat in Game 1 and Game 2, getting outscored a combined 193-169. Game 5 could have been better for Orlando, as the Cavaliers won in a rout, 121-83.
Nevertheless, it’s a high-stakes, winner-take-all situation. Will the trend of the home team winning every game continue, or will the Magic end the narrative and upset the Cavaliers in the process? The winner of the series will face the top-seeded Celtics.
Here is everything you need to know about Game 7: tip times, tickets, betting odds, television designations, and more.
Cavaliers vs. Magic will air on ABC in the United States and TSN 1/4 in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
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In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Cavaliers vs. Magic is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
Cavaliers vs. Magic will tip off around 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 5. The game will be played at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleveland is a 3.5-point favorite heading into Game 7. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Cavaliers and Magic:
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Magic — Series tied 3-3