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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 25 Mar 2026
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 136-131
32-39 40-29 33-29 31-34
Position#9
Record44-27
FormWLWWW
Points / game119.0
Allowed / game114.7
vs
Position#13
Record37-32
FormLLLLL
Points / game115.3
Allowed / game114.3
USANBA· Rocket Arena
NBA2025-26
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic winLost
-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
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
106-102
106
102
+4
102avg 111
A01/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
113-109
113
109
+4
104avg 111
H04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
98-109
98
109
-11
86avg 111
H08/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
115-101
115
101
+14
111avg 111
H09/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
L
122-128
122
128
-6
112avg 111
A11/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
138-105
138
105
+33
140avg 111
A13/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
120-130
120
130
-10
115avg 111
H15/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
123-116
123
116
+7
119avg 111
A18/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
115-110
115
110
+5
108avg 111
A20/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
111-106
111
106
+5
109avg 111
A21/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-24
17-28
28-23
32-27
25-27
29-21
35-32
24-29
26-35
10-21
33-30
29-23
26-20
30-24
31-22
28-35
35-38
27-24
27-34
33-32
38-21
29-29
41-33
30-22
31-35
28-25
27-40
34-30
37-24
20-34
28-29
38-29
32-22
29-23
32-28
22-37
34-28
19-28
23-32
35-18
227.7Avg total
116.1Scored
111.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (71)119.0114.7233.7+4.362%
Season at home (35)118.0113.7231.7+4.363%
Season away (36)119.9115.6235.6+4.361%
Last 10 (10)116.1111.6227.7+4.570%
Last 5 (5)121.4113.4234.8+8.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)109.3115.2224.5-5.833%
vs Similar ◀ (10)118.2107.5225.7+10.780%
vs Weaker (14)121.4110.8232.1+10.686%
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
119-92
119
92
+27
119avg 105
A07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
130-91
130
91
+39
135avg 105
A09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
128-122
128
122
+6
124avg 105
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
136-131 OT
136
131
+5
129avg 105
H12/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
121-117
121
117
+4
118avg 105
A15/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
112-124
112
124
-12
94avg 105
A16/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
108-113
108
113
-5
92avg 105
H17/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
111-130
111
130
-19
93avg 105
A19/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
104-105
104
105
-1
99avg 105
H21/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
126-128
126
128
-2
115avg 105
H23/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-30
33-20
30-28
29-14
25-15
42-40
33-15
30-21
38-35
24-27
34-27
32-33
36-26
27-30
33-25
27-42
41-27
30-28
27-28
23-34
21-34
29-33
33-37
29-20
22-26
28-25
29-34
29-28
32-34
21-38
24-38
34-20
30-37
35-25
22-20
17-23
24-34
40-25
31-44
31-25
234.8Avg total
119.5Scored
115.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)115.3114.3229.7+1.054%
Season at home (35)115.7113.9229.6+1.860%
Season away (34)115.0114.8229.8+0.247%
Last 10 (10)119.5115.3234.8+4.250%
Last 5 (5)112.2120.0232.2-7.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)100.6114.4215.0-13.80%
vs Similar ◀ (14)113.5115.9229.4-2.450%
vs Weaker (11)121.5111.2232.7+10.473%
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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +3.9+3.9Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: +1.8+1.8Q3Q3: +0.2+0.2Q3: +0.0+0.0Q4Q4: +2.3+2.3Q4: +2.1+2.1
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +3.9+3.9Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: -1.9-1.9Q2: +1.8+1.8Q3Q3: +0.2+0.2Q3: +0.0+0.0Q4Q4: +2.3+2.3Q4: +2.1+2.1
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
Brooklyn Nets
#28
L
46-52
46
52
-6
A01/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
54-48
54
48
+6
H04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
36-56
36
56
-20
H08/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
56-44
56
44
+12
H09/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
D
62-62
62
62
+0
A11/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
67-50
67
50
+17
A13/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H15/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
L
57-58
57
58
-1
A18/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
61-45
61
45
+16
A20/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
53-56
53
56
-3
A21/03
NBA
108.2Avg total
55.1Scored
53.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.653.9111.5+3.760%-
Last 30 at home (11)58.956.3115.2+2.664%-
Last 30 away (19)56.852.5109.3+4.458%-
Last 10 (10)55.153.1108.2+2.040%-
Last 5 (5)59.453.8113.2+5.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)51.756.3108.0-4.750%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)57.050.7107.7+6.370%-
vs Weaker (14)60.655.1115.6+5.557%-
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A07/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
67-55
67
55
+12
A09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
D
62-62
62
62
+0
H11/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
63-56
63
56
+7
H12/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
71-55
71
55
+16
A15/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
50-67
50
67
-17
A16/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H17/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
53-72
53
72
-19
A19/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
65-62
65
62
+3
H21/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
64-59
64
59
+5
H23/03
NBA
119.4Avg total
60.5Scored
58.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.957.3113.2-1.447%-
Last 30 at home (16)55.155.2110.4-0.144%-
Last 30 away (14)56.959.6116.5-2.850%-
Last 10 (10)60.558.9119.4+1.660%-
Last 5 (5)56.462.2118.6-5.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)52.454.4106.8-2.060%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)55.458.8114.2-3.436%-
vs Weaker (11)58.256.7114.9+1.555%-
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: 116.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.2 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.4 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.826.6
58.1%
54.8%53.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.114.8
36.9%
35.8%44.4
🏀 Free throws25.618.5
72.3%
78.1%18.5
They take 85.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% 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: 119.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.3 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.929.4
55.6%
54.8%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.412.8
34.2%
35.8%38.4
🏀 Free throws27.322.3
81.7%
78.1%22.3
They take 90.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% 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 25 Mar 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWWLWLWLWW
Orlando Magic
LLLLLWWWWW
#9
League position
#13
+4.6
Net rating
+4.1
117.7
Offensive rating
115.8
113.2
Defensive rating
111.7
56.8%
Effective FG%
53.8%
55.0%
Opp. effective FG%
54.0%
11.6%
Turnover %
12.5%
29.3%
Off. rebound %
25.1%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.30
36.9%
3-point %
34.2%
65.2%
Assist %
62.8%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence117.7 · 115.8Defence113.2 · 111.7Shooting56.8% · 53.8%3-point %36.9% · 34.2%Ball care11.6% · 12.5%Off. rebounds29.3% · 25.1%Free throws0.30 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)70% · 50%
■ 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
21/03/26ANew Orleans Pelicans111-106
20/03/26AChicago Bulls115-110
18/03/26AMilwaukee Bucks123-116
15/03/26HDallas Mavericks120-130
13/03/26ADallas Mavericks138-105
11/03/26AOrlando Magic122-128
09/03/26HPhiladelphia 76ers115-101
08/03/26HBoston Celtics98-109
04/03/26HDetroit Pistons113-109
01/03/26ABrooklyn Nets106-102
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/03/26HIndiana Pacers126-128
21/03/26HLos Angeles Lakers104-105
19/03/26ACharlotte Hornets111-130
17/03/26HOklahoma City Thunder108-113
16/03/26AAtlanta Hawks112-124
15/03/26AMiami Heat121-117
12/03/26HWashington Wizards136-131 OT
11/03/26HCleveland Cavaliers128-122
09/03/26AMilwaukee Bucks130-91
07/03/26AMinnesota Timberwolves119-92

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW62%
HomeWWLWL63%
AwayLWWWW61%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games713536
Win %62%63%61%
Points / game119.0118.0119.9
Allowed / game114.7113.7115.6
Point differential+4.3+4.3+4.3
Avg total233.7231.7235.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+34%40%28%
Close games (≤5 pts) won63% (19)57% (7)67% (12)
Overtime %4%3%6%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL54%
HomeWWLLL60%
AwayWWWLL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693534
Win %54%60%47%
Points / game115.3115.7115.0
Allowed / game114.3113.9114.8
Point differential+1.0+1.8+0.2
Avg total229.7229.6229.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%23%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (26)53% (15)73% (11)
Overtime %7%3%12%
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 Oklahoma City Thunder70561480%118.6107.7+10.9
2 San Antonio Spurs70521874%119.2111.6+7.6
3 Detroit Pistons71521973%117.3109.5+7.8
4 Boston Celtics71472466%114.1107.0+7.2
5 New York Knicks71462565%117.0110.5+6.6
6 Los Angeles Lakers71462565%116.3114.7+1.6
7 Cleveland Cavaliers71442762%119.0114.7+4.3
8 Denver Nuggets72442861%120.8116.4+4.4
9 Minnesota Timberwolves72442861%118.4114.5+3.9
10 Houston Rockets71432861%114.2110.2+3.9
11 Toronto Raptors70403057%114.4112.2+2.2
12 Phoenix Suns71403156%112.6110.6+2.0
13 Atlanta Hawks72403256%118.2116.4+1.9
14 Philadelphia 76ers72393354%115.6116.2-0.7
15 Orlando Magic69373254%115.3114.3+1.0
16 Miami Heat71383354%120.4117.5+2.9
17 Charlotte Hornets72383453%116.4111.8+4.6
18 Los Angeles Clippers72363650%113.8112.8+1.0
19 Portland Trail Blazers73363749%115.3117.0-1.6
20 Golden State Warriors72343847%115.1114.9+0.2
21 Chicago Bulls71294241%116.0120.3-4.2
22 Milwaukee Bucks71294241%110.8116.4-5.6
23 New Orleans Pelicans73254834%115.5119.2-3.7
24 Memphis Grizzlies71244734%115.3119.1-3.7
25 Dallas Mavericks72234932%113.8119.0-5.2
26 Utah Jazz72215129%117.4125.1-7.6
27 Sacramento Kings73195426%110.8121.2-10.4
28 Brooklyn Nets72175524%106.3115.8-9.5
29 Washington Wizards71165523%112.5124.1-11.6
30 Indiana Pacers72165622%111.6120.5-8.9
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 Cavaliers32403331136
Orlando Magic39292934131
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