The Orlando Magic will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs on Monday, April 22, 2024. The game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, and will start at 7 p.m. ET.
Fans can watch the game on NBA TV, or via a live stream on Sling TV or DirecTV Stream.
In the opening weekend of the playoffs, home-court advantage has been a key factor. All eight home teams won their Game 1 matchups, marking the first time since 2013 that home teams have gone undefeated in the first round.
The Celtics are currently the favorites to win the championship, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. They are listed at +125, ahead of defending champion Denver (+275). Next up: the Los Angeles Clippers (+1300), Milwaukee (+1400), Oklahoma City (+1600) and Minnesota (+1800).
The Magic will be looking to even the series after losing Game 1 by a score of 113-98. The Cavaliers were led by Donovan Mitchell, who scored 31 points and dished out 10 assists. The Magic were led by Paolo Banchero, who scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Cavaliers will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series, while the Magic will be looking to tie the series at 1-1. The winner of the series will advance to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face either the Philadelphia 76ers or the Brooklyn Nets.
