Cleveland wins 2 games first

The Cleveland Cavaliers won 96-86 against the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2023-2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio on the 23rd (Korea time).

With this victory, Cleveland won two consecutive games and took the advantage of advancing to the second round.

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points and eight rebounds, Evan Mobley scored 17 points and eight rebounds, and Darius Garland scored 15 points and four assists to secure the victory.
Orlando had Paolo Bancero with 19 points and three assists, Franz Wagner with 18 points and eight rebounds, and Gary Harris with 14 points and four rebounds, but the team lost.

Cleveland gained the upper hand from the beginning of the game. At the center of the game was ace Mitchell. Mitchell led the attack with 14 points in the first quarter alone. He showed his freedom in both breaking through and shooting outside. Lebert and Jarrett Allen also contributed, and Cleveland overwhelmed to end the first quarter.

The second quarter was also Cleveland's turn. Cleveland blocked Orlando's offense by banking on its solid defense, and Mitchell led the team in offense as well. The second quarter ended with Cleveland leading 58-44.

Cleveland was also overwhelmed in the second half. Cleveland stopped Orlando's attack with a strong defense. Orlando didn't see any players to release the attack. VanCero led the attack in the second half, but the difference was already wide.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the gap between the two teams widened by 20 points, and I wondered if Cleveland would take the victory without difficulty.

However, Orlando's counterattack unfolded. Orlando closed the gap to single digits with a 13-0 run. That was the end of Orlando's chase.

In a moment of crisis, Mitchell appeared. She scored with consecutive under-the-basket breaks, and then widened the gap to double digits again. Orlando lost momentum in their pursuit because of Mitchell's performance. After that, Cleveland kept its game running smoothly and won.

Cleveland, which played a salty defense throughout the game, easily secured the victory. This victory will enable Cleveland to win two consecutive games and play on the road.

Orlando, which lost two games, aims to counterattack. Game 3 between the two teams will take place on Saturday.

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