The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers have traded victories on their home courts throughout the first six games of their intense playoff series, setting the stage for a thrilling Game 7 showdown in Cleveland.
In Game 6 at the Kia Center, the Magic delivered an electrifying performance, overcoming the Cavaliers with a hard-fought 103-96 win. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the charge for the Magic, combining for 53 points to counter Donovan Mitchell’s remarkable 50-point effort for the Cavaliers.
Throughout the series, the evolution of both teams’ young talents has been evident. Suffering blowout losses on the road in Games 1 and 2, the Magic bounced back with dominating victories in Game 3 and 4. Similarly, the Cavaliers faced adversity in Orlando but showcased their resilience with a competitive showing in Game 5, led by the Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley with a game defining block to seal the deal.
With the series tied at 3-3, all eyes are now on the two best words in professional sports… Game 7. Will the Cavaliers capitalize on their home-court advantage once again, or can the Magic defy the odds and secure a crucial road win?
The answer will be revealed today at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, as basketball fans eagerly await the outcome of this high-stakes battle for supremacy in the NBA playoffs.
