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Cavaliers edge Magic on late block, take 3-2 series lead

Evan Mobley blocked Franz Wagner's attempted layup with five seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, helping the host Cleveland Cavaliers secure a 104-103 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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Watch: Evan Mobley Blocks Franz Wagner Game-Tying Layup to Win Game 5 | 2024 NBA Playoffs

NBA News / Yardbarker / 34 minutes ago

Watch: Darius Garland powers Cavs to first-quarter lead

Garland scored 17 points in the first quarter, more than he had in any game of the series against the Orlando Magic, powering his team to a 33-23 lead after one quarter.

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell ‘Confident’ Despite Injury, Recent Struggles vs. Magic

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Jarrett Allen News / NBA Analysis Network / 2 hours ago

Cavs Rule Out Jarrett Allen For Game 5 vs. Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a significant challenge heading into Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Orlando Magic, as Jarrett Allen has been sidelined with a rib bruise.

Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Rumors / 1 hour ago

Cavaliers starter to miss Game 5 with rib injury

The Cavs will go with a smaller lineup.

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs aim to be better in Game 5 vs. Magic

Paul Pierce pinpoints this former All-NBA player as an ideal Lakers target

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic (Game 5) for free in the US: NBA Playoffs live stream, start time, TV channel

Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic will face each other in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs Round 1 today, April 30, starting at 7:00 PM ET in the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Pierce pinpoints former All-NBA player as an ideal Lakers target

Paul Pierce pinpoints this former All-NBA player as an ideal Lakers target

The Lakers crashed out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, losing to the Nuggets in five games. As they head into the offseason, numerous questions surround what changes need to be made to the current roster.

LeBron James coy on future after Game 5 loss

Rich Paul believes LeBron has two or three years left

Jamal Murray praises James: 'He’s been one of my favorite players'

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Jarrett Allen News / Viral Sports News / 2 hours ago

Cleveland Cavaliers Provide Brutal Update On Jarrett Allen Ahead of Game 5

The Cleveland Cavaliers are locked in a hotly contested first-round series with the Orlando Magic in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Both teams have done a great job of protecting homecourt, with the Cavaliers winning the first two games before the Magic returned the favor in Games 3 and 4.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / 4 hours ago

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell ‘Confident’ Despite Injury, Recent Struggles vs. Magic

In the midst of a tense NBA playoff standoff with the Orlando Magic, the Cleveland Cavaliers are banking heavily on the recovery of their star player, Donovan Mitchell.

Paolo Banchero News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Look of the Day for 4/30: Look to the Under for Magic

The Denver Nuggets drilled a jumper with less than a second remaining in the first quarter to hand us a brutal loss on our Monday Look of the Day. All we can do is pick ourselves off the mat and go back for more, and we'll do just that with our favorite bet for Tuesday's NBA playoff slate.

Pacers vs. Bucks Game 5 prediction, odds, pick for 4/30: Bucks hurting, but still worth your bucks?

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Jarrett Allen News / Hardwood Heroics / 1 hour ago

Cleveland Cavaliers: Jarrett Allen Is Putting Up Impressive Numbers As Cavs Try to Beat Orlando in Game 5

The seven-game series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic is one of the more delightful surprises of the 2024 postseason. While the two teams don’t grab the headlines as much as the other teams in the competition, it’s clear to fans who watched the games that both teams deserve to be in the playoffs.

Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs aim to be better in Game 5 vs. Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers recorded a pair of convincing victories at home to open their Eastern Conference first-round series before the Magic held serve in Orlando during the next two games.

Darius Garland News / ClutchPoints / 22 hours ago

Cavs’ Darius Garland reacts to critiques he’s not shooting enough

Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland is in the midst of his fifth season with the organization, but still has aspects of his game that he can improve on as he can admit that to himself.

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Cavs' Allen (rib) ruled out for Game 5 vs. Magic · ESPN

Caris LeVert Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Magic – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 · Bleacher Nation

Donovan Mitchell Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Magic – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 · Bleacher Nation

Cavaliers vs. Magic Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 5 – Tuesday, April 30, 2024 · Bleacher Nation

Cavaliers vs. Magic Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets for NBA Playoffs Game 5 – Tuesday, April 30, 2024 · Bleacher Nation

NBA News / Hoops Wire / 4 hours ago

Source on Suns Under Mat Ishbia: ‘It’s Like Looney Tunes Around Here’

Without a doubt, the Phoenix Suns have been among the most disappointing teams in the NBA. And that’s basically the polite version. Now, word has it they could fire coach Frank Vogel — after just one season.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / 17 hours ago

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: It’s Best-Of-Three Now And I’ll Be Better

The Cavaliers basically spent the previous two games looking like they had barely touched an NBA basketball or played together all season. Both of those games came in Orlando, Games 3 and 4, which the Cavs lost. Luckily for them, they won Games 1 and 2 in Cleveland.

NBA News / Action Network / April 26

NBA best bets: Cavaliers vs. Magic Game 4 prediction, odds, pick for Sat. 4/27

Action Network's Michael Arinze shares NBA odds, picks and predictions for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Game 4 on Saturday, April 27.

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NBA News / Action Network / April 25

NBA Playoffs best bets: Cavaliers vs. Magic Game 3 prediction, odds, pick for Thu. 4/25

NBA betting expert Jim Turvey of the Action Network previews tonight's Cavaliers vs. Magic game, including a pick and prediction.

Charles Barkley: ‘Orlando Magic, These Are Called The Playoffs, Y’all’

NBA playoffs best bets: Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 prediction, odds, pick for Thu. 4/25

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Dean Wade News / Hoops Rumors / April 24

Cavaliers forward to miss rest of first-round series

He is one of Cleveland’s best defensive players. He averaged 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 39.1 percent from long distance in 54 games this season.

Cavaliers 'chase' perfection as series shifts to Orlando

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Donovan Mitchell To Grizzlies, Desmond Bane To Cavaliers

Proposed Trade Sends Andrew Wiggins To Cavaliers, Jarrett Allen To Warriors

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Darius Garland News / Hardwood Heroics / April 24

Cleveland Cavaliers Fans Want Darius Garland to Improve His Play as Cavs Prepare for Game 3 vs Orlando

The Cleveland Cavaliers are quietly chugging along in the 2024 playoffs. While their series against the Orlando Magic isn’t getting copious attention from the NBA media, they’re silently establishing their dominance against a young team with the stars as its future trajectory.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Cavs bench starters late despite lead with seeding on the line

Cavaliers bench starters late despite holding lead with seeding on the line

The Cavaliers faced some questions Sunday over their decision to essentially punt the fourth quarter of the regular season finale to try to manipulate their first round playoff matchup.

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J.B. Bickerstaff News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9