In the quarter-final series up to four victories, the result became equal – 3-3. The decisive seventh game will be played in Cleveland.
Donovan Mitchell had a fantastic 50-point performance for the visitors, but it wasn’t enough.
In the decisive quarter, the leader of the Cavs scored 18 points, but the hosts had their own response.
D. Mitchell became just the second basketball player of the club after LeBron James, who managed to reach half a dozen points in the playoffs.
The Cleveland team last won the first round of the NBA playoffs in 2018 with the same L. James.
The Magic are in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and were last in the second round in 2010.
The Orlando club was again led by three whales – Paolo Banchero scored 27 points, Franz Wagner scored 26, and Jalen Suggs scored 22.
VIDEO: Summary of the match
The Boston Celtics, who beat the Miami Heat 4-1, are already waiting for the winner of the pair in the semi-finals of the conference.
Cleveland finished the regular season in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, with Orlando right behind.
Magic: Paolo Banchero 27, Franz Wagner 26, Jalen Suggs 22, Wendell Carter 11.
Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell 50, Darius Garland 21, Max Strus 10.
