The Cavaliers and Magic will collide in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Cleveland finished just ahead of Orlando in the Eastern Conference standings, giving the Cavaliers home-court advantage in the series. However, the Cavs have a 12-17 record since the All-Star break, while the Magic went 17-10 down the stretch.
Orlando’s impressive run has been powered by Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Jonathan Issac. As usual, Cleveland will lean on the dynamic backcourt duo of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell.
Which team will jump out to a 1-0 lead?
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Game 1 of the first-round series between the Cavaliers and Magic.
Cavaliers vs. Magic will air nationally on ESPN. Game 1 can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Cavaliers vs. Magic is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
Cavaliers vs. Magic will tip off around 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 20. The game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. You can check out seating charts for games by clicking on the link below.
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Cleveland is a 4.5-point favorite heading into Game 1. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
Game Lines | Cavaliers | Magic |
Spread | -4.5 | +4.5 |
Moneyline | -200 | +165 |
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Cavaliers and Magic:
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Magic
Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
April 20 | Game 1 | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
April 22 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
April 25 | Game 3 | 7 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
April 27 | Game 4 | 1 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
By JACK BEZANTS Published: 05:21 GMT, 22 December 2024 | Updated: 06:02 GMT, 22 December 2024
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