US EditionBane powers Magic over Cavs for fifth NBA win in a row
- On Mar 11, 2026, Desmond Bane scored 35 points and hit a go-ahead 3 plus late free throws to seal the Orlando Magic's 128-122 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers for their fifth straight victory.
- Entering the night, Orlando Magic owned the league's top defensive rating since the All‑Star break while Paolo Banchero averaged 26.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.7 assists with strong true‑shooting.
- In a game that included 12 lead changes, Orlando's Banchero finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, helping secure the win over Cleveland. Cleveland's Harden scored 30, and Mitchell added 25.
- With playoff positioning at stake, Orlando Magic's win moved them into a top‑5 seed, and they return to Kia Center on Thursday to host the Wizards.
- Desmond Bane's career milestone includes his 12th 30-point game this season, earning M-V-P chants at Kia Center as Orlando keeps the chance to split the series before March 24, 2026.
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The Orlando Magic won their fifth consecutive victory by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers (128-122) at the Kia Center. With this win, the Florida franchise cuts distances from Ohio in the East Conference standings and stays in playoff positions.Read more
Cavs late comeback falls short vs. Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. — Desmond Bane had a 3-pointer and two free throws in the final 17.4 seconds to cap a 35-point night and help the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-122 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory. Paolo Banchero added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Magic. Tristan da Silva scored nine of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. James Harden had 30 points and eights assists for Cleveland. Donovan M…
Three German European champions stood on the floor in the duel of the Cleveland Cavaliers with the Orlando Magic - two of them could cheer at the end. In the tight playoff race the game was important.
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