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Cleveland Defeats Orlando 107-101 - Recap
Orlando was victimized for 25 points and 12 assists by Darius Garland as the Cavaliers defeated the Magic 107-101 in NBA action on Monday.
The Cavaliers earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 216.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Cleveland got 20 points from Lauri Markkanen and another 19 points from Kevin Love. Darius Garland contributed 12 assists, while Dylan Windler cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Orlando got 15 points from Wendell Carter Jr. in a losing cause and another 13 points from Ignas Brazdeikis. Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 6 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 12 rebounds.
The Cavaliers hit the break winning 60-53 before taking care of business in the second half.
Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-41.
Cleveland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Mavericks. The Magic will aim to get back on the winning track at Washington.