Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic: big game in the Eastern playoff race
The Cavaliers host the Magic in the second of four meetings this season. Two days after their first showdown, expect Orlando to come out fired up — they’ll want revenge and not to fall further back in the East playoff race.
Cleveland Cavaliers: riding a hot wave 
Cleveland’s in form: five wins in six, a run they hadn’t managed since early November. Kenny Atkinson’s squad haven’t just beaten bottom-feeders either — they’ve sent messages to direct rivals: two wins over the 76ers (133-107 and 117-115) and a 119-105 victory over the Magic two days ago.
Even without key names like Darius Garland, the Cavaliers have latched onto Donovan Mitchell’s monster season and started to look a lot more like last year’s 64-win team. Against Orlando they’ll lean on that attack again — 119.1 points per game, fifth-best in the league.
INJURY REPORT : Darius Garland (OUT) – Max Strus (OUT) – Sam Merrill (questionnable) – De’Andre Hunter (questionnable)
Orlando Magic: stop the slide 
Orlando still hasn’t won since coming back from Europe. Jamahl Mosley’s team have dropped three straight, which doesn’t help in the crowded East. Their most recent loss? The same Cavs they face again tonight. With Franz Wagner out, Paolo Banchero has to shoulder the offensive load.
Over the last three games the Magic have shown real defensive holes, giving up north of 119 points each night — rarely a recipe for wins. The offense hasn’t picked up the slack either, even with Jalen Suggs back and available for this one. Orlando’s struggle to string together positive possessions shows in their scoring: 115.4 points per game, the 11th-worst mark in the league.
INJURY REPORT : Franz Wagner (OUT)
NBA Prediction Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic
Cavaliers to win
The Cavaliers are in one of the best grooves of the season; you can’t say the same for tonight’s opponents. Despite injuries, Atkinson’s men are finding chemistry on both ends — something Orlando clearly lacks right now. Add home support, and the Ohio team has every reason to pick up another win.
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