Right now, the shorthanded Cavaliers seem to be in survival mode as the longest trip of the young season rolls on – trying to stay competitive until reinforcements arrive.
The Wine & Gold got some good news with rookie Isaac Okoro rejoining the lineup, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the Magic – who took control early in the second half and pulled away down the stretch, taking the two-game set with the 105-94 victory on Wednesday night in Orlando.
Already ravaged by injuries, the Cavaliers learned earlier in the day that they’d likely be without Dante Exum for the next 6-8 weeks with a calf injury and Darius Garland, who might be out a week with a shoulder ailment.