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Evan Mobley made the winning play for the Cavs in Game 5. But Paolo Banchero, who starred with 39 points, was almost enough for the Magic.
Jason Lloyd1
Tuesday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Tyrese Maxey plays superhero for 76ers vs. Knicks, Bucks stay alive
The Athletic Staff135
Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen a late scratch vs. Magic due to rib bruise
Joe Vardon2
Best NBA photos from April: LeBron James, Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum and more
Jeff Maillet13
NBA Playoffs expert picks, odds for Tuesday: 76ers at Knicks, Magic at Cavs, Pacers at Bucks
Dan Santaromita29
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The Cavs are the worst 3-point shooting team in the playoffs, and metrics for Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley aren't good.
Jason Lloyd40
“They show me almost every day on film that I’m turning down shots,” Garland said. “... I gotta shoot them.”
Joe Vardon49
The Magic may be the most tightly knit team in the NBA right now. "Everyone is just together, and it makes it great,” Paolo Banchero said.
Josh Robbins27
Orlando outscored Cleveland in a decisive third quarter 37-10 and tied the playoff series at two games apiece.
Josh Robbins22
A second consecutive first-round playoff exit would leave Cleveland with a lot to ponder this offseason.
Joe Vardon89
Orlando's Franz Wagner scored a game-high 34 points on 13-of-17 shooting from the field.
The Athletic Staff30
Four playoff games are set for Saturday including Boston hitting the road after squandering home-court advantage.
Dan Santaromita17
Cleveland still has an advantage in this first-round series. But there are a few things to worry about.
Joe Vardon43
As the Magic looked for reassurance, the phrase “I’m with you” carried extra meaning. Then Paolo Banchero showed it in a Game 3 win.
Josh Robbins14
The reigning NBA MVP posted a playoff career high to get Philly its first win of the series.
The Athletic NBA Staff63
Neither team has shot the ball well in this series. But Cleveland's experts in that area have contributed in other ways so far.
Joe Vardon12
The NBA Playoffs head to Game 3s with three undefeated teams and three underdogs seeking revenge. We've got odds and picks for Thursday.
Hannah Vanbiber7
As the series shifts to Orlando with Cleveland comfortably leading 2-0, the Magic are learning some hard truths the Cavs learned last year.
Jason Lloyd60
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said his team needs to start games better. Orlando lost to Cleveland 96-86.
Josh Robbins23
Allen has been the most dominant player in the series so far, and the Magic are searching for answers as they head home.
Joe Vardon26
Suggs, a staunch perimeter defender, landed awkwardly and appeared to hyperextend his knee when trying to help cover Donovan Mitchell.
Joe Vardon and Josh Robbins1
"We have a contingency plan, and we have that at every position. We'll keep that internal," Grant Hill said last week.
Joe Vardon18
Journalists from The Athletic spoke to 142 players, from all 30 teams, for this year's edition of the poll.
Sam Amick and Josh Robbins739
Game 2s of the NBA Playoffs start Monday. Get our expert picks for game winners, series odds and more.
Hannah Vanbiber14
Game 1 between Cleveland and Orlando featured some feisty moments. How much more physical will the series become?
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