The Orlando Magic narrowly defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 108-105 in an intense NBA matchup at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. The game, which took place on October 12, 2023, saw both teams battling for the victory until the very end.

The game started off with both teams showing their offensive prowess in the first quarter, as they each scored 31 points. The Cavaliers continued their strong performance in the second quarter, but the Magic surged ahead, outscoring them 32-20. As the game progressed, the momentum swung back and forth, with both teams exchanging blows in a back-and-forth affair.

In terms of shooting efficiency, the Cavaliers had a field goal percentage of 44.0% with 37 made shots out of 84 attempts. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, making 17 three-pointers out of 44 attempts (38.6%). From the free-throw line, they made 14 out of 19 attempts (73.7%).

On the other hand, the Magic had a field goal percentage of 73.7% with 37 made shots out of 84 attempts. They were less successful from three-point range, making 12 shots out of 35 attempts (34.3%). However, their free-throw shooting was solid, as they made 22 out of 27 attempts (81.5%).

Rebounding played a crucial role in the game, with the Cavaliers securing a total of 45 rebounds (36 defense, 9 offense) and the Magic grabbing 39 rebounds (34 defense, 5 offense). Both teams showed good ball movement, with the Cavaliers tallying 28 assists and the Magic recording 27 assists.

Defensively, the Magic proved to be more disruptive, recording 14 steals compared to the Cavaliers' 5 steals. They also had a slight edge in blocks, with 6 compared to the Cavaliers' 4 blocks. However, both teams struggled with turnovers, as the Cavaliers committed 21 turnovers and the Magic committed 14 turnovers.

Individually, standout performances for the Cavaliers included Evan Mobley, who scored 11 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 1 assist. Darius Garland contributed 19 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists, while Max Strus had 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

For the Magic, Franz Wagner had a fantastic game, registering 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. Markelle Fultz recorded 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Paolo Banchero contributed 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Looking ahead, the Cleveland Cavaliers will face Ra'Anana in their next game on October 16, 2023, while the Orlando Magic will take on the New Orleans Pelicans on October 17, 2023.