The Orlando Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-104 to end a 6-game losing streak.
Cole Anthony’s driving layup put the Magic ahead for good with 45 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
The Cavaliers had the ball down 2 with 45 seconds left, but Dwayne Bacon stole the ball from Darius Garland, lifting the Magic’s chance to win from 73% to 76%. A basket would have tied the game.
James Ennis III’s free throw with 11.3 seconds left made it 109-104 and put it away.
During clutch time, the Magic outscored the Cavaliers 10-8. Anthony (No. 5 in clutch wins added, 2020-21) scored 7 of the Magic’s 10 on 2 for 2 shooting and 3 for 3 at the line.
Chuma Okeke had 18 points (9 in the third quarter) and 3 steals. Anthony scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter.
For the Cavaliers, Garland had 25 points, 10 assists and a career-high 4 steals. Jarrett Allen had 17 points (12 in the paint) and 13 rebounds.
The Magic shot 50.6% from the field and 34.5% from 3 to the Cavaliers’ 40.2% and 27.3%. The Magic’s starters outscored the Cavaliers 26-12 in 10 minutes together.