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Banchero punched in the third quarter and slashed 31+14, Suggs was 9 of 11, and the Magic beat the Cavaliers 1-2 by 38 points
In the first round of the NBA playoffs in the Eastern Conference G3, the Magic returned home to face the Cavaliers. At the beginning of the game, the Magic's lineup change did not work, and the Cavaliers quickly got into the groove and took a 10-3 offensive lead. Wagner Jr., Suggs and Banchero hit back-to-back three-pointers to gradually recover the score. In the final three minutes of the game, the Cavaliers suddenly went silent, and the Magic took the opportunity to go on a 13-0 run to take a double-digit lead. Entering the second quarter, the Magic continued to maintain their hot hand, and Anthony and Isaac's three-pointers were the icing on the cake, extending the margin to more than 20 points. Despite Mitchell's efforts to stop the bleeding for the Cavaliers, the Magic still had a large lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Magic were on fire, with Suggs and Banchero helping the team extend their lead to more than 30 points. The Cavaliers completely collapsed, losing by 19 points in the third quarter. In the final quarter of the game, the bench players of both sides went on the court to practice, and the Magic team continued to work the bench, and finally the Magic team defeated the Cavaliers 121-83 and pulled the overall score to 1-2.
Seven facts that have to be admitted
Banchero scored a game-high 31 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists on 13-of-26 shooting in the third quarter, with a plus/minus of +28
In this game, Magic forward Banchero performed well, playing 29 minutes in the third quarter, shooting 13 of 26, 4 of 9 three-pointers, and 1 of 2 free throws, scoring a game-high 31 points, 14 rebounds, plus 5 assists and 1 steal, with a plus/minus of +28.
It is worth mentioning that Banchero quickly adjusted after shooting only 4 of 13 in the first quarter, and scored 21 points on 9 of 13 in the second and third quarters, helping the team seal the victory early.
2. Banchero scored at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the playoffs, and the fourth U22 player in history > comparable to James
Statistically, Banchero (21 years, 197 days) is the fourth player in NBA history to score at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the playoffs under the age of 22, the others being James (three times), Doncic and Magic Johnson.
It is worth mentioning that Banchero is the first player in NBA playoff history to score at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in less than 30 minutes of playing time!
Mitchell made 6 of 16 & 1 of 6 three-pointers Garland made 2 of 10 The two combined for just 18 points
In this game, the Cavaliers backcourt double-shot Mitchell and Garland were in a sluggish state, and the offensive end continued to play iron, Mitchell shot 6 of 16 (1 of 6 three-pointers), 0 of 1 free throws and got 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, plus or minus -25, while Garland shot only 2 of 10 (1 of 4 three-pointers) and only scored 5 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, with a plus/minus of -22.
Sachs 9 of 11 & 3 of 5 three-pointers, 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, plus or minus +25
In this game, Magic defender Suggs became a wonder soldier, playing 28 minutes in the third quarter, shooting 9 of 11, 3 of 5 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, 24 points, plus 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, plus or minus +25. In the third quarter, Suggs scored 13 points alone.
5. 0 turnovers!Wagner Jr. scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists on 6-of-12 shooting, with a plus/minus of +32, the highest in the game
In this game, Wagner Jr. performed well. He played 30 minutes, shooting 6-of-12 from the field, 1-of-5 from three-point range, and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line, scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, with no turnovers and a game-high plus/minus of +32!
Sixth, the Magic beat the Cavaliers by 38 points, setting the largest winning margin in this year's playoffs
According to statistics, the Magic won the Cavaliers by 38 points in this game, setting the largest winning margin in this year's playoffs. Previously, the biggest winning margin in this year's playoffs was 32 points (Thunder 124-92 Pelicans).
Seven, the change of formation did not work!Cavaliers vs Magic G3 Wendell Carter Jr. replaced Isaac as the starter
In this game, the Magic changed the lineup in the starters, replacing Isaac with Wendell Carter Jr.
Magic starters: Suggs, Gary Harris, Wagner Jr., Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.;
Cavaliers starters: Garland, Mitchell, Strus, Mobley Jr., Jarrett Allen.