The Orlando Magic went on a 16-2 run in the third quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-94.
The Cavaliers led 65-64 when Paolo Banchero’s tip-in put the Magic ahead for good with 6:00 left in the third quarter. He scored 8 points as they pulled away to an 80-67 lead with 1:21 left in the quarter, and they led by as many as 18 in the fourth quarter.
Banchero had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Goga Bitadze added 15 points (12 in the paint) and 4 blocks on 6 for 8 shooting.
For the Cavaliers, Darius Garland scored 36 points, and Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and 3 steals but shot 6 for 18.
The Magic shot 46.4% from the field and 26.9% from 3 to the Cavaliers’ 35.3% and 22.5%. They outscored the Cavaliers 26-11 off turnovers. The Cavaliers outscored the Magic 20-8 in 5 minutes with Thompson, Niang, Mitchell, Strus and Garland on the floor together. Jarrett Allen fouled out.