The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to Orlando, Florida, on Thursday night to face the Magic in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. The Cavaliers currently hold a 2-0 lead in the series after winning both games in Cleveland.
Donovan Mitchell has been the driving force for the Cavaliers in the series, averaging 26.5 points per game. In Game 1, he scored 30 points to lead the Cavaliers to a 97-83 victory. In Game 2, he scored 23 points in a 96-86 win.
Jarrett Allen has also been a key contributor for the Cavaliers, averaging 16 points and 15 rebounds per game in the series. In Game 2, he recorded a playoff career-high 20 rebounds.
The Magic will be looking to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole in the series. They will need to play with more intensity from the start of the game and will need to limit the turnovers. Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has led the way for the Magic in the series, averaging 22.5 points per game.
The game will be played at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, and is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET. The Cavaliers will be looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, while the Magic will be hoping to keep their season alive.
