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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 NBA playoffs kicked off this weekend, and the action lived up to the hype. All eight Game 1s were won by the home team, the first time that has happened since 2013. Here are some of the key takeaways:

* The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 122-109, extending their winning streak against L.A. to nine games.

* The Boston Celtics set a franchise playoff record with 22 made 3-pointers, while Jayson Tatum recorded his first career playoff triple-double in a 118-107 win over the Miami Heat.

* The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 110-108, despite another injury scare for Joel Embiid.

* The Toronto Raptors dropped Game 1 to the Orlando Magic 118-95, as the Magic held them to 32.6% shooting from the field.

* The Milwaukee Bucks took a 1-0 series lead over the Miami Heat with a 109-102 win, as new acquisition Damian Lillard poured in 35 first-half points.