Denver Nuggets overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series, thanks to Jamal Murray’s clutch step-back jumper at the buzzer. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks rallied back in the final seconds to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 101-99 and take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference series. Donte DiVincenzo’s crucial 3-pointer with 13.1 seconds remaining proved to be the game-winner for the Knicks. In another Eastern Conference matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 103-82 victory over the Orlando Magic, powered by Donovan Mitchell’s 23 points and Jarrett Allen’s 20 rebounds.
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Jarrett Allen has been a dominant force for the Cleveland Cavaliers, helping them take a 2-0 lead over the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Allen has recorded 37 rebounds in just two games, becoming just the third player in franchise history to record 20+ rebounds in a single playoff game. The Cavaliers will look to continue their success on the road in Game 3 on Thursday, April 25.
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 defeated the Orlando Magic 96-86 in Game 2 of their first-round series, taking a 2-0 lead. Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley led the Cavs with balanced scoring, while Orlando struggled offensively, shooting just 36.3% from the field. The series now shifts to Orlando for Games 3 and 4.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs overcame a left knee strain to return and play in the second half of Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Suggs, who sustained the injury in the first quarter, was initially questionable to return but was back on the court in the third quarter with a sleeve on his leg. The third-year guard, the Magic’s top defensive guard, played despite the pain, averaging 12.6 points and 2.7 assists in 75 games this season.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a left knee strain and had to be helped off the court during the first quarter of Game 2 of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Suggs, who averaged 12.6 points per game in the regular season, was scoreless in eight minutes prior to the injury. The Magic listed Suggs as questionable to return, with Markelle Fultz taking over the ball-handling duties in his absence.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a left knee injury in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The collision with Donovan Mitchell left Suggs in visible pain, and he was unable to put any weight on his knee. The injury is a significant concern for the Magic, as Suggs is a key defensive player and sets the tone for the team.
Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs suffered a left knee injury early in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Suggs did not return to the game, and his status for the remainder of the series is currently unknown.