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Cleveland Falls 103-96 to Magic - Recap
Orlando got 27 points from Paolo Banchero en route to a 103-96 victory over Cleveland on Friday at Kia Center.
Bettors who backed the Magic were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 196.0.
Orlando got 26 points from Franz Wagner and another 22 points from Jalen Suggs. Markelle Fultz contributed 4 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Cleveland got 50 points from Donovan Mitchell in a losing cause and another 21 points from Darius Garland. Darius Garland contributed 5 assists for the Cavaliers, while Marcus Morris Sr. had 8 rebounds.
The Magic hit the break winning 53-49 before taking care of business in the second half.
Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-38.