The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic series in the first round of the NBA playoffs has suddenly become a must-watch after the Magic tied the series at 2-2 with a dominant 112-89 win in Game 4.
After leading by nine points at halftime, the Cavaliers collapsed in the second half, scoring only 29 points and allowing the Magic to take control of the game. Orlando outscored Cleveland 37-10 in the third quarter, leaving the Cavs frustrated and struggling to find their shooting touch.
Cleveland’s shooting struggles continued from beyond the arc, as they shot just 24 percent on 3-pointers in Game 4. Offseason additions Max Strus and Georges Niang failed to provide the outside shooting boost the team needed, combining for just nine points on 1-for-4 shooting from deep.
On the other hand, Franz Wagner had a breakout game for the Magic, scoring 34 points on an efficient 13-for-17 shooting performance. Jonathan Isaac added 14 points, including four made 3-pointers, as Orlando shot 46 percent from deep as a team.
With Game 5 heading back to Cleveland, the series is now up for grabs as both teams look to advance to the second round. The Magic have shown they can compete with the Cavaliers, setting up an exciting and unpredictable finish to the series. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling playoff matchup.