The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 16-game profitable streak is formally over, due to a 108-103 house loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday afternoon. The Cavs had been using their finest win streak in franchise historical past and had not misplaced a recreation since Feb. 4.
It was additionally the second spectacular streak the Cavaliers have had this season, as they began the 2024-25 marketing campaign by profitable 15 straight. The Celtics in the end put an finish to that run on Nov. 19 in a three-point Boston win; coincidentally, the Celtics had been the final staff the Cavs misplaced to earlier than their 16-game run.
Paolo Banchero led the way in which for the Magic on Sunday with 24 factors, and Franz Wagner scored 22. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 16 factors and led the staff in rebounds with 14. For the Cavs, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and Jarrett Allen added 20, however their efforts weren’t sufficient to maintain the streak alive.
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The sport was nicely inside attain for the Cavs late, as they led by one level with simply 1:02 remaining. However Cleveland would not rating once more, and the Magic pulled away within the closing minute on a Banchero leap shot and a collection of free throws.
The Cavs (56-11) nonetheless have a wholesome lead within the Japanese Convention standings, 7.5 video games forward of the Celtics. The Magic (32-37) sit in eighth place.
