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Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 12 Dec 2023
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 104-94
22-29 29-25 30-15 23-25
Position#14
Record15-7
FormWWLLW
Points / game114.5
Allowed / game109.6
vs
Position#12
Record13-9
FormWLWWW
Points / game111.3
Allowed / game110.6
USANBA· Amway Center (Orlando)
NBA2023-24
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
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
128-116
128
116
+12
117avg 104
A19/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
126-107
126
107
+19
115avg 104
H22/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
124-119
124
119
+5
123avg 104
H23/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
W
113-96
113
96
+17
108avg 104
H24/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
130-117
130
117
+13
130avg 104
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
139-120
139
120
+19
145avg 104
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
130-125
130
125
+5
130avg 104
H02/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
101-129
101
129
-28
87avg 104
A03/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
111-121
111
121
-10
98avg 104
A07/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
123-91
123
91
+32
119avg 104
H09/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
42-21
36-23
29-34
21-38
30-23
37-33
33-26
26-25
28-28
28-34
26-26
42-31
19-30
29-26
29-18
36-22
25-33
36-24
31-29
38-31
31-26
35-30
36-33
37-31
31-36
27-25
34-28
38-36
22-43
29-30
34-25
16-31
20-37
32-28
34-34
25-22
28-23
30-21
35-24
30-23
236.6Avg total
122.5Scored
114.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)114.5109.6224.1+4.968%
Season at home (12)121.2108.0229.2+13.283%
Season away (10)106.5111.5218.0-5.050%
Last 10 (10)122.5114.1236.6+8.480%
Last 5 (5)120.8117.2238.0+3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)107.0111.0218.0-4.025%
vs Similar ◀ (15)109.7107.4217.1+2.360%
vs Weaker (11)119.7113.2232.9+6.573%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
121-109
121
109
+12
124avg 105
H19/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
122-119 OT
122
119
+3
124avg 105
A22/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
96-129
96
129
-33
89avg 105
H23/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
115-121
115
121
-6
107avg 105
H26/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
105-102
105
102
+3
100avg 105
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
128-105
128
105
+23
128avg 105
H29/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
95-103
95
103
-8
83avg 105
H01/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
110-101
110
101
+9
102avg 105
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
121-111
121
111
+10
120avg 105
H07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
111-99
111
99
+12
103avg 105
A09/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-27
37-31
26-17
29-34
27-24
38-29
23-26
22-31
26-37
29-32
24-32
17-28
40-35
31-35
23-23
21-28
25-28
17-24
32-20
31-30
29-33
35-28
38-29
26-15
25-22
21-18
29-34
20-29
25-30
29-18
31-34
25-19
37-20
28-32
34-34
22-25
17-25
36-27
35-23
23-24
222.3Avg total
112.4Scored
109.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)111.3110.6221.9+0.759%
Season at home (12)109.4110.5219.9-1.150%
Season away (10)113.5110.7224.2+2.870%
Last 10 (10)112.4109.9222.3+2.570%
Last 5 (5)113.0103.8216.8+9.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)112.5118.0230.5-5.50%
vs Similar ◀ (19)108.1109.5217.6-1.547%
vs Weaker (9)107.9103.0210.9+4.978%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.4-2.4Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: +4.5+4.5Q2: +2.7+2.7Q3Q3: +4.4+4.4Q3: +2.3+2.3Q4Q4: +1.9+1.9Q4: -2.7-2.7
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.4-2.4Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: +4.5+4.5Q2: +2.7+2.7Q3Q3: +4.4+4.4Q3: +2.3+2.3Q4Q4: +1.9+1.9Q4: -2.7-2.7
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
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
78-44
78
44
+34
A19/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
67-56
67
56
+11
H22/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
56-62
56
62
-6
H23/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
48-56
48
56
-8
H24/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
61-57
61
57
+4
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
66-56
66
56
+10
H30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
L
58-61
58
61
-3
H02/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
51-73
51
73
-22
A03/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
L
52-65
52
65
-13
A07/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
58-44
58
44
+14
H09/12
NBA
116.9Avg total
59.5Scored
57.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.154.4112.5+3.763%-
Last 30 at home (16)60.955.1115.9+5.869%-
Last 30 away (14)54.953.6108.6+1.357%-
Last 10 (10)59.557.4116.9+2.150%-
Last 5 (5)57.059.8116.8-2.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)52.060.0112.0-8.025%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)56.950.5107.4+6.367%-
vs Weaker (11)62.057.6119.6+4.473%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. 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
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
66-58
66
58
+8
H19/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
65-53
65
53
+12
A22/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
55-69
55
69
-14
H23/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
71-70
71
70
+1
H26/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
42-52
42
52
-10
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
64-61
64
61
+3
H29/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
46-40
46
40
+6
H01/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
54-48
54
48
+6
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
65-52
65
52
+13
H07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
53-52
53
52
+1
A09/12
NBA
113.6Avg total
58.1Scored
55.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.255.0110.2+0.250%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.853.8108.6+1.056%-
Last 30 away (14)55.656.3111.9-0.643%-
Last 10 (10)58.155.5113.6+2.680%-
Last 5 (5)56.450.6107.0+5.8100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)49.561.0110.5-11.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)55.756.2111.9-0.447%-
vs Weaker (9)55.351.1106.4+4.267%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. 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: 122.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers69.8 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.7 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers60.234.9
58.0%
54.4%69.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.110.0
36.9%
36.3%30.0
🏀 Free throws28.722.7
79.1%
78.2%22.7
They take 87.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 112.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.3 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.7 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-pointers57.432.2
56.1%
54.4%64.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.111.1
35.7%
36.3%33.3
🏀 Free throws18.714.7
78.6%
78.2%14.7
They take 88.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% 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 12 Dec 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WLLWWWWWWW
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWWLWWLLWW
#14
League position
#12
+8.1
Net rating
+2.5
118.1
Offensive rating
111.1
110.0
Defensive rating
108.6
57.2%
Effective FG%
55.2%
54.7%
Opp. effective FG%
52.2%
12.9%
Turnover %
14.6%
23.2%
Off. rebound %
25.5%
0.33
Free-throw rate
0.21
36.9%
3-point %
35.7%
61.5%
Assist %
63.3%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence118.1 · 111.1Defence110.0 · 108.6Shooting57.2% · 55.2%3-point %36.9% · 35.7%Ball care12.9% · 14.6%Off. rebounds23.2% · 25.5%Free throws0.33 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)80% · 70%
■ 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
09/12/23HDetroit Pistons123-91
07/12/23ACleveland Cavaliers111-121
03/12/23ABrooklyn Nets101-129
02/12/23HWashington Wizards130-125
30/11/23HWashington Wizards139-120
26/11/23HCharlotte Hornets130-117
24/11/23HBoston Celtics113-96
23/11/23HDenver Nuggets124-119
22/11/23HToronto Raptors126-107
19/11/23AIndiana Pacers128-116
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/12/23AMiami Heat111-99
07/12/23HOrlando Magic121-111
03/12/23ADetroit Pistons110-101
01/12/23HPortland Trail Blazers95-103
29/11/23HAtlanta Hawks128-105
27/11/23HToronto Raptors105-102
26/11/23HLos Angeles Lakers115-121
23/11/23HMiami Heat96-129
22/11/23APhiladelphia 76ers122-119 OT
19/11/23HDenver Nuggets121-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW68%
HomeWWWWW83%
AwayWWWLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221210
Win %68%83%50%
Points / game114.5121.2106.5
Allowed / game109.6108.0111.5
Point differential+4.9+13.2-5.0
Avg total224.1229.2218.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+41%67%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)67% (3)75% (4)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW59%
HomeLWWLW50%
AwayLWWWW70%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221210
Win %59%50%70%
Points / game111.3109.4113.5
Allowed / game110.6110.5110.7
Point differential+0.7-1.1+2.8
Avg total221.9219.9224.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%33%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)50% (2)67% (3)
Overtime %5%0%10%
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 Minnesota Timberwolves2117481%113.0105.2+7.8
2 Boston Celtics2016480%117.5108.2+9.4
3 Milwaukee Bucks2014670%121.1118.1+3.0
4 Orlando Magic2215768%114.5109.6+4.9
5 Oklahoma City Thunder2114767%119.7112.5+7.2
6 Philadelphia 76ers2114767%120.9113.8+7.1
7 Sacramento Kings1912763%116.4116.2+0.2
8 Dallas Mavericks2113862%119.9116.7+3.2
9 Denver Nuggets2314961%113.6110.6+3.0
10 New York Knicks2012860%111.5106.8+4.7
11 Cleveland Cavaliers2213959%111.3110.6+0.7
12 Brooklyn Nets2112957%116.9113.1+3.8
13 Phoenix Suns2112957%115.7113.3+2.4
14 Los Angeles Lakers2112957%112.5113.5-1.0
15 Indiana Pacers1810856%128.8125.9+2.8
16 Miami Heat22121055%112.4111.5+0.9
17 Houston Rockets1910953%110.3106.8+3.4
18 Los Angeles Clippers21111052%113.0109.0+4.0
19 New Orleans Pelicans21111052%114.0113.2+0.8
20 Golden State Warriors22101245%115.5115.1+0.4
21 Atlanta Hawks2191243%122.2122.5-0.2
22 Toronto Raptors2291341%111.0112.8-1.7
23 Chicago Bulls2391439%108.4112.5-4.1
24 Charlotte Hornets2071335%113.4121.3-7.9
25 Utah Jazz2271532%111.0119.7-8.7
26 Memphis Grizzlies2161529%106.2112.1-5.9
27 Portland Trail Blazers2161529%105.5112.4-6.9
28 Washington Wizards2131814%116.3125.3-9.0
29 San Antonio Spurs2131814%110.7122.8-12.0
30 Detroit Pistons222209%108.0118.2-10.2
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 Magic22293023104
Cleveland Cavaliers2925152594
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