- cleveland
Cavs' worst flaws unmasked by Orlando Magic in ugly Game 3 playoff loss -- Chris Fedor
Thursday night was a prime letdown spot for the Cavs, who walked into Orlando's Kia Center with a cozy 2-0 series lead and had thoughts of a sweep after dominating the first two games of a once-lopsided best-of-seven playoff matchup. LeBron is in Los Angeles dealing with his own Nikola Jokic-sized problems.
- NBC Sports
Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, 121-83, cut their deficit to 2-1
Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds.
- cleveland
Orlando Magic defensive leader questionable to return to Game 2, Cavs take advantage of his absence
The Cavs knew coming into the first round of the playoffs that their guards would have to deal with one of the premiere perimeter defenders in the NBA with Jalen Suggs on the court. In the first quarter of Game 2, Suggs suffered a left knee sprain while guarding Donovan Mitchell and is questionable to return to the contest. After Suggs landed awkwardly, he stayed on the court for an elongated period until he was helped off the court. Suggs was primarily focused on Darius Garland in Game 1 with the hopes of rattling the young guard.
All Players
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|---|---|---|
| 31 | C | |
| 21 | SF | |
| 10 | PG | |
| 2 | SG | |
| 30 | C | |
| 3 | SG | |
| 5 | SG | |
| 45 | SG | |
| 4 | C | |
| 15 | PF | |
| 24 | PF | |
| 8 | PF | |
| 20 | PF | |
| 35 | SG | |
| 9 | PG | |
| 1 | SF | |
| 13 | PF | |
| 32 | PF |