The Orlando Magic were finding it difficult to scratch out points. The Cleveland Cavaliers were blitzing and trapping and pushing the Orlando Magic out of their spots and out of their rhythm. When the Magic did get turnovers and get out in transition, they struggled to finish around the rim uncharacteristically.
A game that looked like it might be one the team could cruise to victory, suddenly became a drag-out fight. The Magic had to grind every point. They took a late three-point lead and held on for dear life, blocking three shots in the final minute, including a late swat from Aaron Gordon and Khem Birch on a layup that would have cut the lead to one.