In the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-94 through a thrilling game and successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals. In this game, the Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell performed well, contributing 39 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, and became the center of attention of the game. Not to be outdone, the Magic's Banchero finished with 38 points and 16 rebounds, and although he couldn't help his team to victory, his performance was equally impressive.
Over the course of the game, the Cavaliers trailed by 18 points shortly after the opening period, but they bounced back strongly in the second half to complete an 18-point super comeback. Mitchell scored 17 points in the third quarter to close the gap. In addition to Mitchell, other players on the Cavaliers also played an important role, such as Mobley Jr.'s excellent performance on the defensive end and Garland's scoring in key moments.
The win was significant for the Cavaliers, who won a playoff series without LeBron James for the first time since 1993. Next, the Cavaliers will face the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.