Cavs lead 3-2 in four-game winning streak. Now the events will move to Florida. The sixth game of the series will be played in Orlando on Friday.
The decisive moment in this game was an episode in the final seconds, when the Magic’s leader Franz Wagner broke under the basket, but his shot was blocked at the last moment by Evan Mobley.
Before that, Donovan Mitchell missed his shot and the guests had a chance to save themselves.
After the German received a block, the same D. Mitchell threw penalties, and in the remaining 3 seconds. Paolo Banchero’s three-pointer didn’t change anything.
VIDEO: End of the match
Cleveland is still forced to play without Jarrett Allen, who suffered a rib injury.
D. Mitchell scored 28 points for the winners, Darius Garland added 23.
P. Banchero, who played fantastically in the “Magic” team, scored 39 points.
Cleveland finished the regular season fourth in the East, and the Magic finished fifth.
Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell 28, Darius Garland 23, Max Strus 16, Evan Mobley 14, Marcus Morris 12.
Magic: Paolo Banchero 39, Franz Wagner 14, Jalen Suggs 13.
