The Orlando Magic defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96, tying the series (3-3) in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
The seventh and final game of the tie will be played on Sunday in Cleveland, where the Boston Celtics’ rival will emerge in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The other semifinal of the sector will be played by the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. In Orlando, the Cavs had the option to end the series thanks to Donovan Mitchell, who exploded with 50 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
The guard put in his best performance of this tight tie despite some knee problems for which he was treated in the locker room.
Cleveland took the lead in the final five minutes when Paolo Banchero reemerged to rescue the Magic.
Banchero, the locals’ top scorer with 27 points, converted a triple that put Orlando ahead and extended the lead after a block by Wendell Carter Jr. on Mitchell.
Garland facilitated the rivals’ victory by committing a time violation that allowed Orlando to seal the victory from the free throw line.
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– 2024-05-04 08:43:27
