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In Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Cavaliers continue to face the Magic at home. In the first quarter of the game, the Cavaliers took the lead at the beginning, Banchero's play helped the Magic bite the score, and the Cavaliers played a small climax at the end to expand the difference to double digits, and at the end of the first quarter, the Cavaliers led the Magic 30-18. In the second quarter, the Magic played 10-0 to chase the difference to 5 points, and the Cavaliers responded with a 10-1 in the middle, and at halftime, the Cavaliers led the Magic 58-44.
In the rematch, Mobley and Allen's play helped the Cavaliers extend the margin to 20 points, and the two teams hit three-pointers in quick succession at the end of the third quarter, and the Cavaliers were 80-65 Magic. In the final quarter of the game, the Cavaliers played a 7-0 small climax to continue to expand the lead, the Magic played a 13-0 offensive to continue to chase hard, and the Cavaliers scored 6 points in a row to continue to expand the difference to double digits. In the end, the Cavaliers defeated the Magic 96-86, and the Cavaliers led the Magic 2-0 in the series.
Magic player stats: Banchero 21 points, Wagner Jr. 18 points and 7 rebounds, Harris 14 points and 4 rebounds, Wagner Sr. 12 points and 6 rebounds, Suggs 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Cavaliers player stats: Mitchell 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, Mobley 17 points and 7 rebounds, Allen 16 points and 20 rebounds, Garland 15 points and 4 assists, Okoro 10 points and 4 steals.
Seven facts that have to be admitted:
1, Mitchell is really strong, he easily scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in this game, this round of the series is not at the same level as other players, and his ability to influence the game is unique, he is really a player born for the playoffs, he is too easy to play, and he is chased by the opponent after taking a break, he is really important to the Cavaliers. Mitchell's style of play is really too similar to Wade, and he also has a three-point hand, and his height really limits Mitchell, but anyone who can be above 193 is a supergiant.
2. Jarrett Allen turned into a rebounding maniac and scored 16 points, 20 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in this game, filling the data column. Today's performance is very good, the rebounding ability is too good, 9 frontcourt rebounds, the opposite side of the robbery, a pillar of optimus on the inside, the defensive ability is too top, and the ability to eat cakes is also very stable, Allen is really an All-Star center, but he is only 206 tall, he has a keen rebounding sense and arm span advantage, Allen has a clear advantage in this round of the series.
3. Garland performed decently, shooting 5 of 11 and getting 15 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Garland played very hard, the first half was simply a crime, and his hand was cold, but fortunately he recovered in the second half. Garland is still too felt, and the defense is weak, easy to make mistakes, it is a relatively weak link in the team, Garland should reduce ball control, do more conduction, and don't stick to the ball.
4. Mobley played steadily, scoring 17 points and 7 rebounds. Mobley plays very hard, full of offense and defense, is really a playoff player, plays very calmly, he is also an underrated player, he should play with confidence, don't hesitate when he gets the chance, hope not to get hurt, continue to maintain his form.
5. Banchero's performance was average, with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists in this game. Banchero played too soft, as the leader of the team such a performance is difficult to win, the inside line does not dare to score, the outside line does not dare to shoot, the defense is also unguardable, behind and pressure time, there were 6 mistakes in this game, 15 mistakes in the first two games of the series, too inefficient, really disappointing, the final iron and blood two points are a little too obvious, the wheel battle does test the hard power of the players, but Banchero does not have this strength at present, hurry up to find the state, or go back to the home field and then don't work hard.
6. Wagner Jr. played inefficiently, played 37 minutes, shot 5 of 17, and got 18 points and 7 rebounds. Wagner Jr. scored 16 points in the first half, and in the second half, all kinds of iron only relied on free throws to score 2 points, the offensive means were too single, the technical mentality was problematic, the physical confrontation was still poor, and the inside line in the face of the Cavaliers was really blown up, and the first playoff game was more to find shortcomings, accumulate experience, and continue to work hard.
7. After the Cavaliers defeated the Magic, the series was 2-0 ahead, and the Cavaliers' Mitchell was obviously the most influential player in this series, his offensive ability was one level higher than that of other players, and the Cavaliers' twin tower combination also had a clear advantage on the inside. The Magic's young players are clearly not used to this intensity in their first playoff journey, and the series is almost over, and the Cavaliers will undoubtedly advance to the second round comfortably.