Donovan Mitchell has signed a three-year, $150.3 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, keeping him with the team through 2028-29. This comes amidst a flurry of NBA free agency activity, with Paul George joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Klay Thompson joining the Dallas Mavericks, and Jayson Tatum signing a record-breaking extension with the Boston Celtics.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to push the Orlando Magic to the brink of elimination when they face off in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Thursday night in Orlando. Donovan Mitchell has led the Cavaliers to two victories at home to start the best-of-seven series, but the Magic will be hoping to turn things around in front of their home crowd. Orlando will need a faster start in Game 3, having fallen behind by the end of the first quarter in 13 of their last 15 games.
Several NBA teams are expected to make significant changes after disappointing playoff exits. The Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, and Milwaukee Bucks all face major roster decisions this summer.
Despite a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, the Cleveland Cavaliers remain focused on improvement as they head to Orlando for Game 3.
Led by Donovan Mitchell, who expressed dissatisfaction despite a strong first quarter, the Cavs have showcased their defensive prowess, holding the Magic to 84.5 points per game and maintaining a rebounding advantage.
However, the Cavs have struggled offensively, ranking 11th in offensive rating and committing numerous turnovers, including nine from Darius Garland and seven from Mitchell.
Despite their current lead, the Cavs recognize the challenge posed by the Magic’s home-court advantage and are determined to maintain their intensity and physicality.
Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is set for Thursday at Kia Center, with the Cavs aiming for a 3-0 lead and their first playoff series win without LeBron James since 2018.
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series to 2-0 after defeating the Orlando Magic 96-86. Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 23 points and 20 rebounds respectively, while Paolo Banchero scored 21 points for the Magic.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Orlando Magic, thanks to a combination of strong offense led by Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, and suffocating defense that has held Orlando’s scoring in check.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 96-86 on Monday night, extending their lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series to 2-0. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 23 points, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 20 rebounds. Paolo Banchero scored 21 points for the Magic, who struggled with their shooting, making only 36% of their attempts.
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 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.
