In today's NBA playoffs, the Magic beat the Cavaliers 112-89 at home to tie the game at 2-2, making the series even more confusing.
With the Cavaliers scoring 97, 96, 83, and 89 points in the four games of this series, it can be seen that their offense is having some problems. The Magic became the first team since the Raptors in 2019 to limit opponents to under 100 points in four consecutive playoff games, showing excellent defensive prowess.
It is worth mentioning that the 2019 Raptors managed to limit the Magic's scoring precisely in the playoffs, and although they lost Game 1 of the first round, they then won four games in a row to eliminate the Magic. Does that mean the Magic could repeat history and turn around in this series?
Regardless, the result of this game puts the Magic and Cavaliers back on the same page, and the next game will be even more exciting and crucial, with both teams going all out for a chance to advance to the next round.
Isaac, the core of the Magic's defense, was excellent in this game, and his defensive ability was on full display. Isaac finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks on 5-of-7 shooting, including 4-of-6 three-pointers. His excellent play not only helped the team to victory, but also put the opposition under tremendous pressure on the defensive end.
Isaac has also been consistent in the playoffs, averaging 8.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2 blocks per game while shooting 42.9 percent from three-point range. His defensive prowess is even more impressive, as he is able to limit opponents to 25.8 percent from the field and make zero three-point attempts. Under his defense, Mitchell shot 1 of 6, Mobley shot 1 of 5, and Niang shot 0 of 4, showing strong defensive pressure.
Isaac's stellar performance was one of the key factors in the Magic's ability to limit opponents to under 100 points in four consecutive games. Not only did he provide firepower to the team on the offensive end, but he also played a key role on the defensive end. His performance makes people expect him to continue to play well in the next games and help the Magic team go further.