Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
CLE
ORL22.2PointsCLE27.9
ORL8.4ReboundsCLE9.0
ORL5.5AssistsCLE8.0
ORL1.8StealsCLE1.5
ORL1.0BlocksCLE1.7
| ORL | Stat | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| 45–37 | Record | 52–30 |
| Offense | ||
| 0.6, 17th in the league | Net rating | 9th in the league, 4.0(better) |
| 112.6, 19th in the league | Offensive rating | 5th in the league, 117.0(better) |
| 102.0, 12th in the league | Pace | 13th in the league, 101.8 |
| 53.1, 25th in the league | eFG% | 4th in the league, 56.1(better) |
| 12.0, 13th in the league | TOV% | 9th in the league, 11.7(better) |
| 25.0, 18th in the league | OREB% | 9th in the league, 26.9(better) |
| 0.311(better), 2nd in the league | FT rate | 15th in the league, 0.265 |
| Defense | ||
| 112.0(better), 12th in the league | Defensive rating | 15th in the league, 112.9 |
| 54.5, 17th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 14th in the league, 54.3(better) |
| 12.6(better), 12th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 13th in the league, 12.5 |
| 75.6(better), 5th in the league | DREB% | 11th in the league, 74.4 |
| 0.285, 26th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 16th in the league, 0.263(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Orlando Magic
- Franz WagnerProbable· back Oct 1Cost -2.2 per 100
Report note
Wagner was limited to 34 regular-season appearances for Orlando last season but remained productive when available, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old remains one of the centerpieces of the Magic's offense and should continue handling a significant scoring and playmaking workload alongside Paolo Banchero. Wagner's well-rounded production gives him considerable fantasy upside entering his sixth NBA season.
- Jonathan IsaacProbable· back Oct 1Cost -0.3 per 100
Report note
The Magic waived Isaac on June 27, but there was always mutual interest in a return. Across 52 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, Isaac produced averages of 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per contest before a left knee sprain sidelined him through the end of the season. He's likely going to be facing an uphill battle for playing time in 2026-27.
- Izaiyah NelsonQuestionable
Report note
Ankle
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Peyton WatsonProbable· back Oct 1Cost -2.3 per 100
Report note
Watson isn't guaranteed a spot in the starting five immediately but will have the chance to compete for it during training camp. The 24-year-old forward figures to play a sizable role for Cleveland after being acquired from the Nuggets in August in a multi-team deal. Watson was limited to just 54 regular-season appearances (40 starts) in 2025-26 due in large part to a strained hamstring, though he impressed when healthy, averaging career highs in points (14.6), rebounds (4.9), assists (2.1) and steals (0.9) while chipping in 1.1 blocks per game and shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc. His length and defensive versatility will be key for a Cleveland team trying to reach the Finals for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign. However, his growth on the offensive end will also be crucial to achieving that objective. Watson is one of the top candidates to join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the starting lineup, but Atkinson isn't ready to commit to that idea just yet, as the Cavaliers have other options like Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.7 | 22.2 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 22.2 / 9.6 / 6.6 | 0.3 | |
| 33.6 | 20.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 16.0 / 3.2 / 3.2 | 1.9 | |
| 30.0 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 18.2 / 3.0 / 2.0 | 1.3 | |
| 29.9 | 15.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 8.4 / 2.6 / 1.4 | 1.1 | |
| 29.4 | 11.8 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 8.6 / 5.8 / 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.9 | 23.6 | 4.8 | 8.0 | 21.0 / 2.2 / 4.8 | 1.7 | |
| 33.5 | 27.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 27.6 / 4.8 / 4.8 | 4.3 | |
| 31.9 | 18.2 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 14.8 / 9.0 / 3.4 | 2.6 | |
| 29.6 | 14.6 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 11.6 / 4.8 / 3.0 | 1.6 | |
| 27.2 | 15.4 | 8.5 | 1.8 | 16.2 / 8.8 / 0.6 | 3.4 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | Lost 94–116 | – | – | |
| May 1 | Lost 79–93 | – | – | |
| Apr 29 | Lost 109–116 | – | – | |
| Apr 27 | Won 94–88 | – | – | |
| Apr 25 | Won 113–105 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | Lost 93–130 | – | – | |
| May 23 | Lost 108–121 | – | – | |
| May 21 | Lost 93–109 | – | – | |
| May 19 | Lost 104–115 | – | – | |
| May 17 | Won 125–94 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 47.6 (lg 49.8) , 24th in the league | 12.9 (lg 13.6) , 25th in the league | 14.2 (lg 14.2) , 17th in the league |
| Forwards | 39.4 (lg 37.4) , 5th in the league | 15.7 (lg 15.3) , 9th in the league | 7.2 (lg 7.0) , 14th in the league |
| Centers | 9.4 (lg 10.7) , 25th in the league | 7.5 (lg 7.5) , 16th in the league | 1.7 (lg 1.9) , 20th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 51.5 (lg 49.8) , 6th in the league | 13.0 (lg 13.6) , 22nd in the league | 13.1 (lg 14.2) , 25th in the league |
| Forwards | 33.1 (lg 37.4) , 30th in the league | 14.3 (lg 15.3) , 24th in the league | 5.8 (lg 7.0) , 30th in the league |
| Centers | 10.1 (lg 10.7) , 19th in the league | 7.7 (lg 7.5) , 11th in the league | 1.8 (lg 1.9) , 15th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.