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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 23 Feb 2024
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 109-116
24-29 26-25 32-32 27-30
Position#12
Record36-17
FormWWWLW
Points / game114.9
Allowed / game109.2
vs
Position#14
Record30-25
FormLWWLW
Points / game111.7
Allowed / game110.9
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland)
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v Orlando Magic
06 Feb 2027
CLE v ORL
upcoming
24 Mar 2026
CLE136
ORL131
26 Jan 2026
CLE114
ORL98
16 Mar 2025
CLE103
ORL108
01 Nov 2024
CLE120
ORL109
05 May 2024
CLE106
ORL94
30 Apr 2024
CLE104
ORL103
22 Apr 2024
CLE96
ORL86
20 Apr 2024
CLE97
ORL83
22 Feb 2024
CLE109
ORL116
06 Dec 2023
CLE121
ORL111
02 Dec 2022
CLE107
ORL96
26 Oct 2022
CLE103
ORL92
28 Mar 2022
CLE107
ORL101
27 Nov 2021
CLE105
ORL92
28 Apr 2021
CLE104
ORL109
06 Dec 2019
CLE87
ORL93
27 Nov 2019
CLE104
ORL116
03 Mar 2019
CLE107
ORL93
18 Jan 2018
CLE104
ORL103
21 Oct 2017
CLE93
ORL114
04 Apr 2017
CLE122
ORL102
29 Oct 2016
CLE105
ORL99
02 Jan 2016
CLE104
ORL79
23 Nov 2015
CLE117
ORL103
24 Nov 2014
CLE106
ORL74
19 Feb 2014
CLE101
ORL93
02 Jan 2014
CLE87
ORL81
07 Apr 2013
CLE91
ORL85
08 Feb 2013
CLE119
ORL108
15 Apr 2012
CLE84
ORL100
21 Mar 2011
CLE86
ORL97
28 Dec 2010
CLE95
ORL110
11 Apr 2010
CLE92
ORL98
11 Feb 2010
CLE115
ORL106
28 May 2009
CLE112
ORL102
22 May 2009
CLE96
ORL95
20 May 2009
CLE106
ORL107
17 Mar 2009
CLE97
ORL93
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
118-108
118
108
+10
115avg 107
H30/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
128-121
128
121
+7
119avg 107
H01/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
108-101
108
101
+7
104avg 107
A02/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
117-101
117
101
+16
114avg 107
A04/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
W
136-110
136
110
+26
140avg 107
H06/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
114-106
114
106
+8
108avg 107
A08/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
118-95
118
95
+23
121avg 107
A09/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
119-95
119
95
+24
121avg 107
A11/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
121-123
121
123
-2
117avg 107
H13/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
108-105
108
105
+3
104avg 107
H15/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-25
28-27
32-29
30-27
30-23
34-34
32-34
32-30
27-27
24-31
30-22
27-21
30-25
37-20
25-26
25-30
39-34
35-25
32-33
30-18
27-27
30-30
23-22
34-27
32-21
27-30
31-18
28-26
30-24
37-23
28-26
24-22
33-34
29-32
30-25
29-32
25-32
18-17
28-27
37-29
225.2Avg total
118.7Scored
106.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (53)114.9109.2224.1+5.768%
Season at home (28)116.1110.5226.6+5.668%
Season away (25)113.5107.8221.3+5.868%
Last 10 (10)118.7106.5225.2+12.290%
Last 5 (5)116.0104.8220.8+11.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)110.0118.0228.0-8.00%
vs Similar ◀ (16)118.5109.2227.8+9.275%
vs Weaker (12)119.2105.6224.8+13.792%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
113-98
113
98
+15
103avg 103
H28/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
129-131
129
131
-2
119avg 103
A30/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
108-98
108
98
+10
105avg 103
A01/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
108-106
108
106
+2
100avg 103
A03/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
111-99
111
99
+12
102avg 103
A04/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
95-121
95
121
-26
88avg 103
A07/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
127-111
127
111
+16
130avg 103
H09/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
114-108 OT
114
108
+6
106avg 103
H11/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
113-127
113
127
-14
108avg 103
H14/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
118-100
118
100
+18
118avg 103
H15/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-37
25-19
31-29
31-13
35-26
42-35
12-35
40-35
27-30
30-21
34-21
17-26
26-38
28-21
26-29
28-18
24-29
26-18
28-28
33-24
19-26
30-30
26-40
20-25
23-20
38-24
37-41
29-26
26-24
26-26
28-36
21-15
32-31
20-29
30-32
31-35
27-36
38-19
24-22
29-23
223.5Avg total
113.6Scored
109.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)111.7110.9222.6+0.955%
Season at home (26)114.6108.8223.4+5.869%
Season away (29)109.1112.7221.8-3.641%
Last 10 (10)113.6109.9223.5+3.770%
Last 5 (5)113.4113.4226.8+0.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)106.5119.5226.0-13.00%
vs Similar ◀ (21)109.6112.4222.0-2.943%
vs Weaker (7)114.3107.1221.4+7.171%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q1: -3.2-3.2Q2Q2: +3.0+3.0Q2: +6.1+6.1Q3Q3: +2.9+2.9Q3: -3.7-3.7Q4Q4: +3.4+3.4Q4: +3.9+3.9
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q1: -3.2-3.2Q2Q2: +3.0+3.0Q2: +6.1+6.1Q3Q3: +2.9+2.9Q3: -3.7-3.7Q4Q4: +3.4+3.4Q4: +3.9+3.9
Cleveland CavaliersOrlando Magic
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
56-52
56
52
+4
H30/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
64-57
64
57
+7
H01/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
51-58
51
58
-7
A02/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
67-45
67
45
+22
A04/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
W
74-59
74
59
+15
H06/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
D
57-57
57
57
+0
A08/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
59-51
59
51
+8
A09/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
67-47
67
47
+20
A11/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
62-66
62
66
-4
H13/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
43-49
43
49
-6
H15/02
NBA
114.1Avg total
60.0Scored
54.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.454.1113.5+5.263%-
Last 30 at home (16)60.052.5112.5+7.575%-
Last 30 away (14)58.656.0114.6+2.650%-
Last 10 (10)60.054.1114.1+5.960%-
Last 5 (5)57.654.0111.6+3.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)57.062.0119.0-5.050%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)59.154.8113.9+4.356%-
vs Weaker (12)60.151.9112.0+8.275%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
51-56
51
56
-5
H28/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
77-61
77
61
+16
A30/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
57-51
57
51
+6
A01/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
L
54-59
54
59
-5
A03/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
50-47
50
47
+3
A04/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
49-56
49
56
-7
A07/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
61-44
61
44
+17
H09/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
52-50
52
50
+2
H11/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
52-60
52
60
-8
H14/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
65-55
65
55
+10
H15/02
NBA
110.7Avg total
56.8Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.457.5111.8-3.137%-
Last 30 at home (13)51.957.1109.0-5.238%-
Last 30 away (17)56.257.8114.0-1.535%-
Last 10 (10)56.853.9110.7+2.960%-
Last 5 (5)55.853.0108.8+2.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)46.054.5100.5-8.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (21)54.658.9113.5-4.229%-
vs Weaker (7)56.054.1110.1+1.971%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 118.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.8 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.930.4
60.9%
54.4%60.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.214.1
36.9%
36.3%42.3
🏀 Free throws19.515.6
80.0%
78.2%15.6
They take 88.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 113.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.8 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.630.7
56.2%
54.4%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.611.8
38.6%
36.3%35.4
🏀 Free throws22.116.8
76.0%
78.2%16.8
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 23 Feb 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WLWWWWWWWW
Orlando Magic
WLWWLWWWLW
#12
League position
#14
+12.4
Net rating
+3.8
120.3
Offensive rating
116.1
108.0
Defensive rating
112.3
58.5%
Effective FG%
56.8%
52.1%
Opp. effective FG%
56.2%
11.2%
Turnover %
13.6%
22.9%
Off. rebound %
26.4%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.26
36.9%
3-point %
38.6%
67.0%
Assist %
63.1%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence120.3 · 116.1Defence108.0 · 112.3Shooting58.5% · 56.8%3-point %36.9% · 38.6%Ball care11.2% · 13.6%Off. rebounds22.9% · 26.4%Free throws0.22 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)90% · 70%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ Orlando Magic
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
15/02/24HChicago Bulls108-105
13/02/24HPhiladelphia 76ers121-123
11/02/24AToronto Raptors119-95
09/02/24ABrooklyn Nets118-95
08/02/24AWashington Wizards114-106
06/02/24HSacramento Kings136-110
04/02/24ASan Antonio Spurs117-101
02/02/24AMemphis Grizzlies108-101
01/02/24HDetroit Pistons128-121
30/01/24HLos Angeles Clippers118-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/02/24HNew York Knicks118-100
14/02/24HOklahoma City Thunder113-127
11/02/24HChicago Bulls114-108 OT
09/02/24HSan Antonio Spurs127-111
07/02/24AMiami Heat95-121
04/02/24ADetroit Pistons111-99
03/02/24AMinnesota Timberwolves108-106
01/02/24ASan Antonio Spurs108-98
30/01/24ADallas Mavericks129-131
28/01/24HPhoenix Suns113-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW68%
HomeWWWLW68%
AwayWWWWW68%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games532825
Win %68%68%68%
Points / game114.9116.1113.5
Allowed / game109.2110.5107.8
Point differential+5.7+5.6+5.8
Avg total224.1226.6221.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%36%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (11)67% (6)60% (5)
Overtime %4%4%4%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW55%
HomeWWWLW69%
AwayLWWWL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552629
Win %55%69%41%
Points / game111.7114.6109.1
Allowed / game110.9108.8112.7
Point differential+0.9+5.8-3.6
Avg total222.6223.4221.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%50%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (17)67% (3)43% (14)
Overtime %5%8%3%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Boston Celtics54431180%120.8110.4+10.5
2 Minnesota Timberwolves55391671%114.0106.7+7.3
3 Oklahoma City Thunder54371769%120.8113.6+7.2
4 Cleveland Cavaliers53361768%114.9109.2+5.7
5 Los Angeles Clippers53361768%118.3112.7+5.6
6 Denver Nuggets55361965%113.9110.8+3.1
7 Milwaukee Bucks54342063%121.6118.6+3.0
8 New York Knicks54332161%114.4109.3+5.1
9 Phoenix Suns54332161%117.9114.5+3.4
10 New Orleans Pelicans53322160%116.8111.7+5.0
11 Philadelphia 76ers54322259%118.3113.9+4.4
12 Sacramento Kings53312258%118.4117.8+0.7
13 Dallas Mavericks55322358%118.7117.2+1.4
14 Orlando Magic55302555%111.7110.9+0.9
15 Miami Heat55302555%110.6110.4+0.2
16 Indiana Pacers54292554%123.7122.5+1.1
17 Los Angeles Lakers54282652%116.9117.9-1.0
18 Golden State Warriors53272651%119.7118.2+1.5
19 Chicago Bulls55262947%111.8112.9-1.1
20 Utah Jazz56263046%118.0120.7-2.7
21 Houston Rockets54243044%113.3112.7+0.6
22 Atlanta Hawks55243144%121.3123.9-2.6
23 Brooklyn Nets54213339%113.4115.6-2.3
24 Memphis Grizzlies56203636%107.1113.0-5.9
25 Toronto Raptors55193635%113.9117.8-3.9
26 Portland Trail Blazers54153928%107.9116.7-8.8
27 Charlotte Hornets54134124%108.6119.4-10.7
28 San Antonio Spurs55114420%111.8120.4-8.6
29 Washington Wizards5494517%114.8123.9-9.1
30 Detroit Pistons5484615%112.9122.0-9.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cleveland Cavaliers24263227109
Orlando Magic29253230116
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