2024 NBA Playoffs - East 1st Round: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #5 Orlando Magic (CLE WINS 4-3)

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Who wins?

Cavs in 4
6
2%
Cavs in 5
41
14%
Cavs in 6
69
24%
Cavs in 7
39
14%
Magic in 4
7
2%
Magic in 5
7
2%
Magic in 6
72
25%
Magic in 7
42
15%
 
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs - East 1st Round: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #5 Orlando Magic (CLE leads 1-0) 

Post#741 » by Viper1500 » Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:11 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:I think this will be a clean sweep. 4-0

Could be wrong but I just think the Cavs are a much better team.

Personally, I don't think Cleveland is much better. I would be very disappointed if it does not go 6 games.
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Post#742 » by LoveMyRaps » Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:14 pm

Viper1500 wrote:
LoveMyRaps wrote:I think this will be a clean sweep. 4-0

Could be wrong but I just think the Cavs are a much better team.

Personally, I don't think Cleveland is much better. I would be very disappointed if it does not go 6 games.


I think playoff experience is what separates the Cavs from the Magic.

Orlando has a bright future regardless of whether they get swept or not.
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Post#743 » by Roger Murdock » Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:50 pm

Cavs have by far the best player in the series and 4 of the 5 best players. Magic are better coached.
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Post#744 » by SHAQ32 » Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:59 pm

Magic must unleash Goga
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Post#745 » by BigDan245 » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:04 pm

Any people watching this game instead? I don't want to feel lonely tonight.
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Post#746 » by Iwasawitness » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:07 pm

BigDan245 wrote:Any people watching this game instead? I don't want to feel lonely tonight.


I'm watching it too and hoping for another good Cavs win, with hopefully better shooting.
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Post#747 » by BigDan245 » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:08 pm

Orlando still shooting bricks
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Post#748 » by JujitsuFlip » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:08 pm

Magic come out and miss 3 straight threes.
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Post#749 » by Iwasawitness » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:09 pm

On both defensive sets, the Cavs just completely pack the paint and the Magic don't really know what to do about it. Orlando really needs better shooting.
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Post#750 » by azcatz11 » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:10 pm

Orlando will win this game. No way they go down 2-0
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Post#751 » by JujitsuFlip » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:10 pm

Cavs come out with 2 quick turnovers.

Looks a lot like game 1 through the first couple minutes.
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Post#752 » by Dirk » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:10 pm

OMG I saw Orlando score a basket.
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Post#753 » by Iwasawitness » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:11 pm

azcatz11 wrote:Orlando will win this game. No way they go down 2-0


Why are you so confident about that?
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Post#754 » by Roger Murdock » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:11 pm

Cavs are playing a bit sloppy and pressing too hard. Magic offense looks really bad in half court
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Post#755 » by azcatz11 » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:14 pm

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azcatz11 wrote:Orlando will win this game. No way they go down 2-0


Why are you so confident about that?


Trust me I’m not confident at all
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Post#756 » by Iwasawitness » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:14 pm

The Cavs defense is SOO good.
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Post#757 » by Roger Murdock » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:15 pm

Banchero hasn’t been able to get much space at all this series. Mobley and Allen have the foot speed and length to really pester him.
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Post#758 » by jkvonny » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:16 pm

If Orlando gets a lead in this game, it will be their first lead in the series.

Can they do it?

I think they can!
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Post#759 » by BigDan245 » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:16 pm

If Orlando even had a speck of offense, they would win this series. Cavs will be lucky to score 100 points in any game this series. I just have zero faith Orlando can score.
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Post#760 » by 3ddman23 » Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:16 pm

Thr magic just can't hit a wide open 3. I think a case study needs to be started on that. It's just mind boggling.
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