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WarriorsOrlando Magic @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Mar 24, 2026
Magic vs Cavaliers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 136-131 on March 24, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 39 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 131 |
| Cavaliers | 32 | 40 | 33 | 31 | 136 |
Top Performers
Magic
- 36 PTS Paolo Banchero
- 7 REB Desmond Bane
- 5 AST Paolo Banchero
Cavaliers
- 42 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 9 REB Evan Mobley
- 7 AST James Harden
Magic vs Cavaliers Box Score
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan da Silva F | 35 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 3-7 | 5-5 | +5 |
| Desmond Bane G | 36 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-13 | 1-3 | 6-6 | -5 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 29 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-5 | 5-6 | -3 |
| Jamal Cain F | 31 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 1-3 | 6-6 | +8 |
| Paolo Banchero F | 39 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10-19 | 3-7 | 13-15 | -3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Moritz Wagner FC | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Goga Bitadze CF | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Noah Penda F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jett Howard GF | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Jevon Carter G | 27 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-12 | 3-9 | 0-0 | -10 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell G | 34 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14-22 | 3-7 | 11-11 | +2 |
| James Harden G | 37 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8-16 | 4-6 | 6-7 | -2 |
| Dean Wade FC | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Evan Mobley F | 32 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8-8 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -4 |
| Sam Merrill G | 32 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6-11 | 2-6 | 5-6 | +4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dennis Schröder G | 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 | +13 |
| Keon Ellis G | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Max Strus GF | 26 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-10 | 3-8 | 0-0 | +13 |
Magic vs Cavaliers Recap
Cleveland held off Orlando down the stretch to win 136-131, with Donovan Mitchell's scoring proving too much for the Magic to overcome. The Cavaliers improved to 45-27, while Orlando fell to 38-34.
Orlando led by 7 after the first quarter, but Cleveland scored 40 points in the second to take a 4-point halftime lead of 72-68. The Cavaliers extended their advantage to 8 after three quarters by outrebounding the Magic, who grabbed 39 boards to Cleveland's 33. Orlando made a run in the fourth, scoring 34 points, but the Cavaliers held firm for the 5-point win.
Mitchell led all scorers with 42 points for Cleveland. Paolo Banchero paced Orlando with 36 points and 5 assists. Cleveland's James Harden added 7 assists and the team shot 49 of 81 from the field, compared to the Magic's 41 of 84.
The number to know: Orlando made 35 of 38 free throws but still fell short, showing that shooting efficiency from the line could not overcome Cleveland's overall field-goal advantage.
Team Stats
| Magic | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 41-84 | Field Goals | 49-81 |
| 48.8% | FG % | 60.5% |
| 14-39 | 3-Pointers | 12-30 |
| 35.9% | 3P % | 40.0% |
| 35-38 | Free Throws | 26-29 |
| 92.1% | FT % | 89.7% |
| 39 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 27 | Assists | 24 |
| 6 | Steals | 7 |
| 2 | Blocks | 4 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 23 | Fouls | 22 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic | 57.1% | 8.2% | 32.5% | 0.417 |
 Cavaliers | 67.9% | 7.9% | 18.8% | 0.321 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Magic vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, March 24, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Magic vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Magic last 5
- L vs Pacers 126-128 Mar 23, 2026
- L vs Lakers 104-105 Mar 21, 2026
- L @ Hornets 111-130 Mar 19, 2026
- L vs Thunder 108-113 Mar 17, 2026
- L @ Hawks 112-124 Mar 16, 2026
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Pelicans 111-106 Mar 21, 2026
- W @ Bulls 115-110 Mar 19, 2026
- W @ Bucks 123-116 Mar 17, 2026
- L vs Mavericks 120-130 Mar 15, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 138-105 Mar 13, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 11, 2026 Cavaliers @ Magic 122-128
- Jan 26, 2026 Magic @ Cavaliers 98-114
- Jan 24, 2026 Cavaliers @ Magic 119-105
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That covers Magic vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Magic visit the Raptors Oct 28; Cavaliers host the Timberwolves Oct 26.
Magic vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Magic vs Cavaliers on Mar 24, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 136-131 on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 42 points.
What are the Magic and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Magic were 38-34 and the Cavaliers were 45-27 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Magic vs Cavaliers?
Paolo Banchero scored 36 for the Magic. Donovan Mitchell scored 42 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Magic vs Cavaliers season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Magic vs Cavaliers game?
The Magic beat the Cavaliers 128-122 on Mar 11, 2026 at home.
Where was Magic vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Magic vs Cavaliers?
Magic-Cavaliers: Q1 39-32, Q2 29-40, Q3 29-33, Q4 34-31.
What is next for the Magic and Cavaliers?
Magic visit the Raptors on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.