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Cleveland Defeats Orlando 120-109 - Recap

Orlando was scorched by Darius Garland for 25 points as the Cavaliers defeated the Magic 120-109 in NBA action on Friday.

The Cavaliers were a -7.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 216.0.

Donovan Mitchell had 22 points for Cleveland and Evan Mobley chipped in with 14 points. Caris LeVert had 7 assists for the Cavaliers, while Evan Mobley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

The Magic got a 28-point performance from Jalen Suggs, who was supported by 17 points from Franz Wagner. Jalen Suggs had 7 assists in a losing cause for Orlando, while Franz Wagner grabbed 8 rebounds.

Cleveland led at halftime, 63-44.

Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-39.

Cleveland heads into a battle against the Bucks. Orlando, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dallas.