The NBA Playoffs get into full swing this week with three games on Monday’s schedule. The Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, and Denver Nuggets will all look to take 2-0 series leads before the action shifts away from their home courts. The schedule from Monday through Sunday, April 28, features at least two NBA playoff games every day on the way to a 16-team field being narrowed to eight for the second round.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 on Monday night. In Game 1, Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 30 points as the Magic struggled from the field, shooting just 32.6%. The game will be televised on NBA TV and streamed on services such as fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling.
The Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off their playoff journey with a comfortable win over the Orlando Magic in Game 1. The Magic struggled offensively, shooting a dismal 32.6% from the field. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 30 points, while Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner had lackluster performances for the Magic. The Cavaliers will look to take control of the series in Game 2 on Monday night.
The Orlando Magic look to even the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup on Monday, April 22nd at 7 PM ET. Sling TV and FuboTV offer live streaming options for the game, with Sling offering a $25 discount for first-time subscribers and FuboTV providing a seven-day free trial.
In his analysis of Game 2 of the NBA playoffs, Vaughn Dalzell provides his betting picks for the Magic at Cavaliers and Nuggets hosting the Lakers matchups. He believes the Cavaliers will cover the spread and possibly sweep the series against Orlando, while the Nuggets will win by double digits over the Lakers.
After a dominant defensive performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to maintain their momentum as they host the Orlando Magic in Game 2 on April 22. Despite a sloppy offensive outing, the Cavs managed to secure a 97-83 victory, holding the Magic to a meager 83 points, the lowest by a Cavs opponent in the playoffs since 2018. The Magic, led by Paolo Banchero’s 24 points, will need to improve their offensive efficiency and rely on their bench to make an impact.
The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night. The Cavaliers won the opener, 97-83, and are favored by 5.5 points in Game 2. The projected over/under for the game is 203 points. Donovan Mitchell is the key player to watch for the Cavaliers, while Paolo Banchero is the top scorer for the Magic.
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).
