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Magic break 6-game losing streak, beat Cavaliers
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Mo Bamba had 20 factors and 12 rebounds, Ignas Brazdeikis scored 20 off the bench and the Orlando Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-115 on Tuesday night time to cease a six-game dropping streak.
Moritz Wagner scored 10 of his 15 factors within the fourth quarter for the Magic.
Darius Garland had 27 factors and 10 assists, and Lauri Markkanen added 25 factors for the injury-riddled Cavaliers, who’ve dropped eight of 10. Cleveland is attempting to carry onto seventh place within the Japanese Convention with two regular-season video games remaining.
Orlando Magic ahead Ignas Brazdeikis (17) celebrates with guard Jalen Suggs (4) and guard Terrence Ross, left, after Brazdeikis scored late within the second half of an NBA basketball recreation in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.
(AP Picture/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Markkanen, who had 17 factors earlier than halftime, scored the ultimate 5 of the primary half to go away the Cavaliers with a 61-59 lead on the break.
Markelle Fultz, who completed with 16 factors and 6 assists in his first begin of the season, rallied the Magic within the third quarter. Wagner scored seven straight factors early within the fourth, beginning with a midcourt steal and dunk and ending with a 3-pointer with 7:17 remaining.
Bamba hit all 5 of his 3-point photographs within the first 10 minutes to assist Orlando rapidly erase Cleveland’s 14-3 game-opening burst.
TIP-INS
Cavaliers: C Evan Mobley missed his fifth straight recreation with a sprained ankle. He’ll apply Thursday and be re-evaluated. … All-Star C Jarrett Allen missed his sixteenth recreation with a damaged finger. … Coach J.B. Bickerstaff was fined $15,000 on Monday by the NBA for criticizing officers after Sunday’s recreation.
Magic: F Franz Wagner, who missed his first recreation of the season Sunday after beginning 78 straight, began and performed seven minutes earlier than leaving with a sprained proper ankle. … Fultz began his first recreation since tearing his ACL on Jan. 6, 2021. … G Cole Anthony didn’t play after re-injuring his toe Sunday night time. … F Wendell Carter Jr. (sprained left wrist) missed a fourth straight recreation.
UP NEXT
Cavaliers: Play at Brooklyn on Friday night time.
Magic: Play at Charlotte on Thursday night time.