The Cavs were in desperate need of a victory, but the Magic didn’t allow them to get it easily. Even if they tried.
A Magic team that came back from as many as 20 down sat its starters for the entire fourth quarter of a close game. The second unit fought until the very end but ultimately fell to the Cavs, 107-101.
With the loss, the Magic reclaimed the worst record in the NBA at 20-56, sitting a half game “ahead” of the Pistons and Rockets.
The game began with an early three-point contest between Mo Bamba, R.