nba Game Recap
Cleveland Falls 104-94 to Magic - Recap
Paolo Banchero scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Orlando over Cleveland, 104-94, on Monday at Amway Center.
Orlando won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 225.5.
Orlando got 19 points from Franz Wagner and another 15 points from Goga Bitadze. Franz Wagner contributed 4 assists, while Paolo Banchero cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Cavaliers got a 36-point performance from Darius Garland, who was supported by 22 points from Donovan Mitchell. Darius Garland had 5 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Tristan Thompson grabbed 13 rebounds.
Orlando trailed at halftime, 54-51.
Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-43.
Orlando heads into a battle against the Celtics. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boston.