Game two in the Eastern Conference will feature the Orlando Magic on the road at the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers picked up a home win in Game one. This is a best of seven series, with the next two games being played in Orlando.
The Magic went 47-36 during the regular season, which was good enough for fifth in the Eastern Conference. THe Magic won their season finale over Milwaukee to avoid a possible play-in game. Orlando scored just 83 points on Saturday.
For Cleveland, they are looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. The Cavaliers went 48-34 during the regular season to grab the fourth seed. The Cavaliers fell in their season finale to Charlotte. The Cavaliers have been banged up with injuries, and were in danger of falling out of the Top 4.
The Cavaliers are -5.5 in this game at home over the Orlando Magic. The total is 202.5.
Slow Scoring Orlando Offense
It was not a great offensive performance for the Magic on Saturday. They scored 83 points in the game, and got blown out by 14. Orlando saw Paolo Banchero score 24 points in the game, but their starting shooting guard Gary Harris did not score in the game.
During the regular season, the Magic were anchored by Banchero, with his 22.6 points per game. He played in 80 of the team’s 82 games. Second was Franz Wagner, who scored 19.7 per game. Jalen Suggs was third on the team with 12.6 per game.
Orlando did not play great basketball down the stretch. THe Magic saw a loss to the Hornets, and then three in a row to the Rockets, Bucks and 76ers. Orlando won their season finale by 25 against Milwaukee.
Cleveland Cavaliers Looking to Go Up 2-0
Cleveland saw four guys score double figures in the game 1 win. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley both added 16 points, and double digit rebounds as well. Darius Garland was the fourth Cavaliers player to score double digits in the game.
During the regular season, Mitchell led the league with 26.6 points per game. Garland was second on the team with 18, while Jarrett Allen went with 16.5 per game. The Cavaliers as a team finished 20th in the league with 112.6 per game. Cleveland made 13.5 three point shots per game as well.
The Cavaliers were an unselfish team for much of the season as well. Cleveland averaged 28 assists per game, which ranked 8th in the league.
Cavaliers Top Magic on Monday
The Cleveland Cavaliers look like they are going to be dialed in here. The Cavaliers have plenty of talent, and are ready to make quick and easy work of the Orlando Magic in this series. Cleveland is going to win this game at home.
The final bet for this game is the Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5 over the Orlando Magic. Good luck with all your National Basketball Association betting and enjoy the game!
