Cavaliers hold early advantage over Magic in preseason action

Cleveland builds a 55-44 lead in the second quarter.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

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What happened: The Cleveland Cavaliers hold an 11-point lead over the Orlando Magic. The exhibition game is currently in progress.

Why it matters: Both Eastern Conference franchises are tuning up their rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Cavaliers host the Magic to finalize their rotations before the regular season begins.

By the numbers: James Harden is the game-high scorer with 18 points. Donovan Mitchell adds 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists, while Franz Wagner contributes 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists.

What to watch: The teams will play out the remainder of the exhibition contest.

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@NBA 2026-10-11T23:26:06.122237+00:00

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