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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 16 Mar 2025
Tip-off: 17:00
Final 103-108
38-25 22-22 23-35 20-26
Position#2
Record56-10
FormWWWWW
Points / game122.8
Allowed / game111.6
vs
Position#15
Record31-36
FormLWLWL
Points / game104.4
Allowed / game105.9
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
NBA2024-25
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
129-123
129
123
+6
120avg 111
H24/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
122-82
122
82
+40
122avg 111
A26/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
123-116
123
116
+7
112avg 111
A01/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
W
133-129 OT
133
129
+4
122avg 111
H02/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
139-117
139
117
+22
133avg 111
A05/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
112-107
112
107
+5
107avg 111
H06/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
118-117
118
117
+1
108avg 111
A08/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
112-100
112
100
+12
104avg 111
A10/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
109-104
109
104
+5
101avg 111
H11/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
133-124
133
124
+9
130avg 111
A15/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-29
29-27
31-32
36-35
34-16
23-27
35-23
30-16
26-38
38-36
31-24
28-18
24-27
18-27
37-35
40-30
24-29
33-29
39-36
43-23
36-32
27-27
23-23
26-25
27-27
36-25
24-31
31-34
34-32
28-20
22-25
28-23
26-29
24-34
28-23
31-18
36-29
39-29
37-34
21-32
234.9Avg total
123.0Scored
111.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (66)122.8111.6234.4+11.285%
Season at home (34)123.1110.2233.3+12.988%
Season away (32)122.6113.1235.7+9.581%
Last 10 (10)123.0111.9234.9+11.1100%
Last 5 (5)116.8110.4227.2+6.4100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (3)114.0120.7234.7-6.733%
vs Weaker ◀ (27)124.0111.4235.4+12.685%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#29
W
110-90
110
90
+20
103avg 96
H23/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
82-122
82
122
-40
63avg 96
H26/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
115-121
115
121
-6
108avg 96
H28/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
102-104
102
104
-2
94avg 96
H02/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
113-114
113
114
-1
106avg 96
H05/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
123-125
123
125
-2
110avg 96
H07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
111-109
111
109
+2
99avg 96
A09/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
84-97
84
97
-13
65avg 96
A11/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
113-93
113
93
+20
108avg 96
A14/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
L
111-118
111
118
-7
92avg 96
A15/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-29
22-18
32-17
29-26
16-34
27-23
23-35
16-30
34-23
32-29
21-40
28-29
19-27
28-21
25-33
30-23
22-22
32-27
19-31
40-34
35-33
31-36
35-27
22-29
34-20
26-27
30-29
21-33
19-23
27-28
16-24
22-22
32-23
36-15
20-27
25-28
30-33
28-29
29-16
24-40
215.7Avg total
106.4Scored
109.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (67)104.4105.9210.4-1.546%
Season at home (34)105.6104.3209.9+1.353%
Season away (33)103.2107.6210.8-4.339%
Last 10 (10)106.4109.3215.7-2.930%
Last 5 (5)108.4108.4216.8+0.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)94.0111.2205.2-17.20%
vs Similar (19)106.1112.7218.8-6.626%
vs Weaker (5)105.696.2201.8+9.480%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. 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: +1.2+1.2Q1: +0.1+0.1Q2Q2: +1.4+1.4Q2: +3.6+3.6Q3Q3: +2.1+2.1Q3: -2.9-2.9Q4Q4: +6.0+6.0Q4: -3.7-3.7
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +1.2+1.2Q1: +0.1+0.1Q2Q2: +1.4+1.4Q2: +3.6+3.6Q3Q3: +2.1+2.1Q3: -2.9-2.9Q4Q4: +6.0+6.0Q4: -3.7-3.7
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.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
62-56
62
56
+6
H24/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
57-43
57
43
+14
A26/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
64-74
64
74
-10
A01/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
L
42-54
42
54
-12
H02/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
57-58
57
58
-1
A05/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
63-59
63
59
+4
H06/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
63-52
63
52
+11
A08/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
62-52
62
52
+10
A10/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
50-63
50
63
-13
H11/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
75-58
75
58
+17
A15/03
NBA
116.4Avg total
59.5Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.755.5116.2+5.260%-
Last 30 at home (14)60.653.5114.1+7.164%-
Last 30 away (16)60.857.2118.0+3.656%-
Last 10 (10)59.556.9116.4+2.660%-
Last 5 (5)62.656.8119.4+5.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (3)52.367.7120.0-15.30%-
vs Weaker ◀ (27)61.654.1115.7+7.567%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. 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
Washington Wizards
#29
W
49-47
49
47
+2
H23/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
43-57
43
57
-14
H26/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
66-52
66
52
+14
H28/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H02/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
54-49
54
49
+5
H05/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
66-69
66
69
-3
H07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
60-47
60
47
+13
A09/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
46-51
46
51
-5
A11/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
68-38
68
38
+30
A14/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
L
58-62
58
62
-4
A15/03
NBA
107.7Avg total
55.7Scored
52.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.353.4105.7-1.143%-
Last 30 at home (16)51.252.2103.4-0.944%-
Last 30 away (14)53.654.8108.4-1.243%-
Last 10 (10)55.752.0107.7+3.750%-
Last 5 (5)59.653.4113.0+6.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)48.856.8105.7-8.00%-
vs Similar (19)53.753.8107.5-0.253%-
vs Weaker (5)51.447.699.0+3.860%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. 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: 122.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.4 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws23.4 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.026.0
55.3%
54.3%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.615.8
37.1%
35.9%47.4
🏀 Free throws28.823.4
81.2%
77.8%23.4
They take 89.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 106.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.9 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.9 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.327.8
51.2%
54.3%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.310.3
34.0%
35.9%30.9
🏀 Free throws24.219.9
82.2%
77.8%19.9
They take 84.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 16 Mar 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWWWWWWWWW
Orlando Magic
LWLWLLLLLW
#2
League position
#15
+10.6
Net rating
-2.8
119.5
Offensive rating
109.4
108.9
Defensive rating
112.2
55.5%
Effective FG%
51.1%
51.6%
Opp. effective FG%
55.6%
12.0%
Turnover %
12.1%
27.9%
Off. rebound %
22.0%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.29
37.1%
3-point %
34.0%
59.6%
Assist %
57.0%
100%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence119.5 · 109.4Defence108.9 · 112.2Shooting55.5% · 51.1%3-point %37.1% · 34.0%Ball care12.0% · 12.1%Off. rebounds27.9% · 22.0%Free throws0.32 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)100% · 30%
■ 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
15/03/25AMemphis Grizzlies133-124
11/03/25HBrooklyn Nets109-104
10/03/25AMilwaukee Bucks112-100
08/03/25ACharlotte Hornets118-117
06/03/25HMiami Heat112-107
05/03/25AChicago Bulls139-117
02/03/25HPortland Trail Blazers133-129 OT
01/03/25ABoston Celtics123-116
26/02/25AOrlando Magic122-82
24/02/25HMemphis Grizzlies129-123
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/03/25AMinnesota Timberwolves111-118
14/03/25ANew Orleans Pelicans113-93
11/03/25AHouston Rockets84-97
09/03/25AMilwaukee Bucks111-109
07/03/25HChicago Bulls123-125
05/03/25HToronto Raptors113-114
02/03/25HToronto Raptors102-104
28/02/25HGolden State Warriors115-121
26/02/25HCleveland Cavaliers82-122
23/02/25HWashington Wizards110-90

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 10 Wins / 0 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW85%
HomeWWWWW88%
AwayWWWWW81%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games663432
Win %85%88%81%
Points / game122.8123.1122.6
Allowed / game111.6110.2113.1
Point differential+11.2+12.9+9.5
Avg total234.4233.3235.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+56%62%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won69% (13)86% (7)50% (6)
Overtime %2%3%0%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL46%
HomeLLLLL53%
AwayWWLWL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games673433
Win %46%53%39%
Points / game104.4105.6103.2
Allowed / game105.9104.3107.6
Point differential-1.5+1.3-4.3
Avg total210.4209.9210.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%26%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (18)54% (13)60% (5)
Overtime %1%0%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 Cleveland Cavaliers66561085%122.8111.6+11.2
2 Oklahoma City Thunder65531282%119.7107.4+12.3
3 Boston Celtics68491972%116.6108.2+8.4
4 New York Knicks65422365%117.0112.5+4.5
5 Houston Rockets66422464%113.8109.0+4.8
6 Memphis Grizzlies68432563%122.7116.6+6.1
7 Denver Nuggets68432563%121.2116.9+4.4
8 Los Angeles Lakers65402562%113.0111.7+1.3
9 Golden State Warriors66392759%113.9111.2+2.7
10 Minnesota Timberwolves68392957%112.9109.0+3.9
11 Milwaukee Bucks64362856%115.0112.8+2.3
12 Indiana Pacers66372956%116.3115.3+1.0
13 Los Angeles Clippers67373055%111.2108.7+2.5
14 Detroit Pistons68373154%114.8113.2+1.7
15 Sacramento Kings66333350%116.3115.5+0.8
16 Dallas Mavericks67333449%114.7114.9-0.2
17 Atlanta Hawks65313448%117.5120.1-2.6
18 Orlando Magic67313646%104.4105.9-1.5
19 Phoenix Suns67313646%114.4116.3-1.8
20 Miami Heat67293843%109.3110.7-1.4
21 San Antonio Spurs66283842%114.2116.5-2.3
22 Chicago Bulls67283942%116.6120.1-3.5
23 Portland Trail Blazers67283942%110.6114.6-4.0
24 Toronto Raptors67244336%111.1115.7-4.6
25 Philadelphia 76ers66224433%109.3114.4-5.1
26 Brooklyn Nets67224533%105.4111.6-6.3
27 New Orleans Pelicans68185026%110.8119.0-8.2
28 Charlotte Hornets66174926%106.0113.3-7.3
29 Washington Wizards66155123%108.9120.7-11.7
30 Utah Jazz67155222%112.6119.9-7.3
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 Cavaliers38222320103
Orlando Magic25223526108
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