Cavaliers Host Magic in NBA Playoff Opener
Cavs Aim to Extend Postseason Run
Orlando Magic: Cinderella Story Continues
The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers will tip off their first-round NBA playoff series on Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Magic, who finished with the fifth-best record in the Eastern Conference, are looking to continue their Cinderella run after finishing with a 47-35 record.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Back with a Vengeance
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who finished with a 55-27 record, are back in the playoffs for the second straight season. After being bounced in five games in the first round last year, the Cavs hope to make a deeper run this time around.
Head-to-Head Matchup
The Cavaliers fared better head-to-head against the Magic during the regular season, winning three of the four meetings. One notable edge for Cleveland was its shooting from the perimeter, as they outscored Orlando by nearly 15 points per game from beyond the arc.
Despite the Cavaliers' regular-season advantage, the Magic will be looking to make a statement in Game 1. With a talented roster led by All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, the Magic have proven they can compete with anyone.
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