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Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 14 Mar 2019
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 120-91
36-20 25-21 27-22 32-28
Position#14
Record31-38
FormLLWLL
Points / game105.6
Allowed / game106.7
vs
Position#29
Record17-51
FormWLLWL
Points / game104.0
Allowed / game113.2
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Cleveland Cavaliers
07 Jan 2027
ORL v CLE
upcoming
16 Dec 2026
ORL v CLE
upcoming
11 Mar 2026
ORL128
CLE122
24 Jan 2026
ORL105
CLE119
25 Feb 2025
ORL82
CLE122
03 May 2024
ORL103
CLE96
27 Apr 2024
ORL112
CLE89
25 Apr 2024
ORL121
CLE83
22 Jan 2024
ORL99
CLE126
11 Dec 2023
ORL104
CLE94
06 Apr 2023
ORL94
CLE118
04 Apr 2023
ORL113
CLE117
05 Apr 2022
ORL120
CLE115
06 Jan 2021
ORL105
CLE94
04 Jan 2021
ORL103
CLE83
19 Mar 2020
ORL v CLE
upcoming
23 Oct 2019
ORL94
CLE85
14 Mar 2019
ORL120
CLE91
05 Nov 2018
ORL102
CLE100
06 Feb 2018
ORL116
CLE98
06 Jan 2018
ORL127
CLE131
11 Mar 2017
ORL104
CLE116
18 Mar 2016
ORL103
CLE109
11 Dec 2015
ORL76
CLE111
15 Mar 2015
ORL108
CLE123
26 Dec 2014
ORL89
CLE98
02 Apr 2014
ORL98
CLE119
13 Dec 2013
ORL100
CLE109
23 Feb 2013
ORL94
CLE118
23 Nov 2012
ORL108
CLE104
23 Mar 2012
ORL93
CLE80
03 Feb 2012
ORL102
CLE94
30 Jan 2011
ORL103
CLE87
26 Nov 2010
ORL111
CLE100
21 Feb 2010
ORL101
CLE95
11 Nov 2009
ORL93
CLE102
30 May 2009
ORL103
CLE90
26 May 2009
ORL116
CLE114
24 May 2009
ORL99
CLE89
03 Apr 2009
ORL116
CLE87
29 Jan 2009
ORL99
CLE88
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
109-110
109
110
-1
105avg 96
H23/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
113-98
113
98
+15
110avg 96
A24/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
103-108
103
108
-5
no box
A27/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
103-96
103
96
+7
99avg 96
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
117-112
117
112
+5
110avg 96
A03/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
93-107
93
107
-14
no box
A03/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
106-114
106
114
-8
no box
A06/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
111-106
111
106
+5
107avg 96
H09/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
97-105
97
105
-8
90avg 96
A10/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
90-100
90
100
-10
83avg 96
A13/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-24
27-27
29-38
27-21
25-15
28-35
27-21
33-27
34-20
27-36
29-22
13-30
28-22
31-29
11-30
33-15
27-27
28-33
28-27
34-25
24-29
24-23
24-15
21-40
34-39
30-31
18-24
24-20
29-19
33-28
30-26
19-33
17-26
31-23
24-26
25-30
28-29
25-32
21-15
16-24
209.8Avg total
104.2Scored
105.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)105.6106.7212.3-1.145%
Season at home (34)107.0107.8214.8-0.853%
Season away (35)104.2105.6209.8-1.437%
Last 10 (10)104.2105.6209.8-1.440%
Last 5 (5)99.4106.4205.8-7.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)104.9102.0206.9+2.962%
vs Similar (17)109.5107.6217.2+1.941%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)110.2107.2217.4+3.040%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
111-98
111
98
+13
115avg 94
H22/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
112-107
112
107
+5
108avg 94
H24/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
110-123
110
123
-13
97avg 94
H26/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
125-118
125
118
+7
119avg 94
A01/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
93-129
93
129
-36
73avg 94
H02/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
107-93
107
93
+14
no box
H03/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
107-113
107
113
-6
no box
A07/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
110-126
110
126
-16
101avg 94
A09/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
126-101
126
101
+25
122avg 94
H11/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
99-106
99
106
-7
72avg 94
A12/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-28
32-23
22-21
34-26
37-24
26-32
19-28
30-23
18-29
30-42
36-17
26-35
27-31
30-28
28-38
40-21
23-42
15-29
34-29
21-29
29-24
23-24
15-24
40-21
20-31
30-24
35-25
22-33
29-28
28-29
26-37
27-32
25-24
34-31
32-22
35-24
12-24
35-29
30-28
22-25
221.4Avg total
110.0Scored
111.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)104.0113.2217.2-9.225%
Season at home (35)105.1112.3217.4-7.231%
Season away (33)102.8114.2217.0-11.318%
Last 10 (10)110.0111.4221.4-1.450%
Last 5 (5)109.8107.8217.6+2.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)106.4117.5223.9-11.020%
vs Similar (5)107.0105.0212.0+2.080%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) 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

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +2.2+2.2Q1: -4.2-4.2Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: +0.8+0.8Q4Q4: -2.0-2.0Q4: +2.8+2.8
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +2.2+2.2Q1: -4.2-4.2Q2Q2: -1.3-1.3Q2: -0.8-0.8Q3Q3: -0.3-0.3Q3: +0.8+0.8Q4Q4: -2.0-2.0Q4: +2.8+2.8
Orlando MagicCleveland Cavaliers
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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
53-51
53
51
+2
H23/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
53-50
53
50
+3
A24/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
61-56
61
56
+5
A27/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
59-51
59
51
+8
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
55-60
55
60
-5
A03/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A03/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
64-70
64
70
-6
A06/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
62-47
62
47
+15
H09/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
48-49
48
49
-1
A10/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
53-61
53
61
-8
A13/03
NBA
110.3Avg total
55.6Scored
54.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.653.7110.4+2.957%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.252.4107.6+2.854%-
Last 30 away (17)57.754.8112.5+2.959%-
Last 10 (10)55.654.7110.3+0.950%-
Last 5 (5)55.055.8110.8-0.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)54.252.2106.5+2.062%-
vs Similar (17)57.654.7112.4+2.947%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)57.052.8109.8+4.280%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
55-51
55
51
+4
H22/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
63-56
63
56
+7
H24/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
48-71
48
71
-23
H26/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
57-59
57
59
-2
A01/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
38-71
38
71
-33
H02/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H03/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A07/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
D
57-57
57
57
+0
A09/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
59-55
59
55
+4
H11/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
47-53
47
53
-6
A12/03
NBA
110.2Avg total
52.6Scored
57.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.457.5108.8-6.137%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.155.4107.6-3.356%-
Last 30 away (14)50.559.8110.3-9.314%-
Last 10 (10)52.657.6110.2-5.040%-
Last 5 (5)53.053.6106.6-0.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)50.958.6109.5-7.736%-
vs Similar (5)53.651.8105.4+1.840%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 103.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.1 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.727.7
48.9%
51.7%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.911.7
36.7%
35.4%35.1
🏀 Free throws17.513.1
74.9%
76.6%13.1
They take 88.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 109.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀41%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.0 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.1 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.423.0
47.5%
51.7%46.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.314.9
38.9%
35.4%44.7
🏀 Free throws23.419.1
81.6%
76.6%19.1
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 14 Mar 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLWLLWWLWL
Cleveland Cavaliers
LWLLWLWLWW
#14
League position
#29
-2.0
Net rating
-1.4
105.1
Offensive rating
110.7
107.1
Defensive rating
112.1
51.1%
Effective FG%
52.3%
50.4%
Opp. effective FG%
55.3%
12.9%
Turnover %
12.6%
23.3%
Off. rebound %
22.2%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.7%
3-point %
38.9%
63.7%
Assist %
61.2%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence105.1 · 110.7Defence107.1 · 112.1Shooting51.1% · 52.3%3-point %36.7% · 38.9%Ball care12.9% · 12.6%Off. rebounds23.3% · 22.2%Free throws0.20 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)40% · 50%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
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
13/03/19AWashington Wizards90-100
10/03/19AMemphis Grizzlies97-105
09/03/19HDallas Mavericks111-106
06/03/19APhiladelphia 76ers106-114
03/03/19ACleveland Cavaliers93-107
03/03/19AIndiana Pacers117-112
01/03/19HGolden State Warriors103-96
27/02/19ANew York Knicks103-108
24/02/19AToronto Raptors113-98
23/02/19HChicago Bulls109-110
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/03/19APhiladelphia 76ers99-106
11/03/19HToronto Raptors126-101
09/03/19AMiami Heat110-126
07/03/19ABrooklyn Nets107-113
03/03/19HOrlando Magic107-93
02/03/19HDetroit Pistons93-129
01/03/19ANew York Knicks125-118
26/02/19HPortland Trail Blazers110-123
24/02/19HMemphis Grizzlies112-107
22/02/19HPhoenix Suns111-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL45%
HomeWWLWW53%
AwayWLLLL37%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693435
Win %45%53%37%
Points / game105.6107.0104.2
Allowed / game106.7107.8105.6
Point differential-1.1-0.8-1.4
Avg total212.3214.8209.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%18%26%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (20)55% (11)33% (9)
Overtime %4%6%3%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL25%
HomeWLLWW31%
AwayLWLLL18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683533
Win %25%31%18%
Points / game104.0105.1102.8
Allowed / game113.2112.3114.2
Point differential-9.2-7.2-11.3
Avg total217.2217.4217.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%17%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)75% (4)50% (6)
Overtime %1%3%0%
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 Milwaukee Bucks68511775%117.6108.4+9.2
2 Toronto Raptors68482071%114.0108.9+5.1
3 Golden State Warriors67462169%118.0112.2+5.8
4 Denver Nuggets66442267%112.3107.3+5.1
5 Indiana Pacers68432563%108.2103.9+4.3
6 Philadelphia 76ers68432563%114.8111.5+3.3
7 Oklahoma City Thunder68422662%115.1110.9+4.2
8 Houston Rockets68422662%112.9110.1+2.7
9 Portland Trail Blazers67412661%114.0110.5+3.6
10 Boston Celtics68412760%112.3107.1+5.2
11 San Antonio Spurs68392957%112.0110.9+1.1
12 Utah Jazz67382957%109.9106.6+3.3
13 Los Angeles Clippers69393057%114.4113.6+0.8
14 Brooklyn Nets70363451%111.6111.7-0.1
15 Detroit Pistons67343351%107.2107.8-0.6
16 Sacramento Kings66333350%113.7114.8-1.2
17 Miami Heat67323548%106.1106.1+0.0
18 Minnesota Timberwolves68323647%113.0113.4-0.4
19 Los Angeles Lakers67313646%112.2113.9-1.7
20 Orlando Magic69313845%105.6106.7-1.1
21 Charlotte Hornets67303745%110.8111.8-1.0
22 New Orleans Pelicans70304043%115.6115.6+0.0
23 Washington Wizards68293943%114.4116.8-2.4
24 Memphis Grizzlies69284141%101.8104.1-2.4
25 Dallas Mavericks67274040%107.9109.6-1.8
26 Atlanta Hawks69244535%112.7118.6-6.0
27 Chicago Bulls69195028%105.0112.8-7.8
28 Cleveland Cavaliers68175125%104.0113.2-9.2
29 Phoenix Suns69165323%106.8115.9-9.1
30 New York Knicks68135519%105.3113.7-8.4
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
Orlando Magic36252732120
Cleveland Cavaliers2021222891
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