The Orlando Magic delivered a stunning performance on Sunday, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-103 and ending their franchise-record 16-game winning streak. In a game filled with intensity and drama, Orlando poked fun at Cleveland with a playful post featuring a dancing Spider-Man and former Cavalier Kevin Love. The Magic's triumph saw five players scoring 15 or more points, emphasizing their balanced team effort.
Paolo Banchero led the Orlando squad with a team-high 24 points, contributing significantly to their victory. On the opposing side, Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, but faced disappointment as he missed two crucial game-tying 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter. Despite a narrow one-point lead entering the final frame, Cleveland was unable to maintain their perfect record of 48-0 when leading at the start of the fourth quarter this season.
The matchup held particular significance as the two teams clashed in the 2024 Eastern Conference first round, where Cleveland eventually emerged victorious in a nail-biting seven-game series. Sunday's game marked a rare contest between the two teams, as they won't face off again during the regular season. Meanwhile, Cleveland entered Sunday as the NBA's hottest team and held the fourth-longest streak to start a season in league history.
The Magic's victory highlighted their resilience and ability to rise to the occasion against formidable opponents. By snapping Cleveland's winning streak, Orlando demonstrated their potential as a competitive force in the league. The playful post-game troll served as a lighthearted jab at their rivals, with the image of a dancing Spider-Man and Kevin Love adding an element of humor to the decisive win.
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