2024 NBA Playoffs - East 1st Round: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #5 Orlando Magic (Series tied 2-2)

Wolfgang630 · Post #2 » by **Wolfgang630** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:38 pm

The matchup nobody cares about

Magic_Johnny12 · Post #3 » by **Magic_Johnny12** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:45 pm

2-2 for the season.

This is going to be a really tough matchup for Orlando.

I personally dont think they have enough defense for their offense.

This is not even a series if Jonathan Isaac can’t play significant minutes EVERY game.

Special_Puppy · Post #4 » by **Special_Puppy** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:45 pm

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NlhgW7BN3u0

Iwasawitness · Post #5 » by **Iwasawitness** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:51 pm

I feel a lot better about Cleveland’s chances this year than I did last year when they faced NY. This is a far more favorable matchup for them and they look like the more talented team. The big question is whether or not Wade and Merrill will be able to return from injury. If they do, Orlando will really have their work cutout for them.

I see Cleveland winning in six. If they are at full strength however, I could even see this being a gentleman’s sweep.

Johnny Tomala · Post #6 » by **Johnny Tomala** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:53 pm

Cavaliers in 6.

Anticon · Post #7 » by **Anticon** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:54 pm

Congrats to the Magic. Lots of years of knocking on the door.

I'd say this is Cleveland in 5 though.

djsunyc · Post #8 » by **djsunyc** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:03 pm

if cavs lose, what's next? orlando playing with house money so no expectations for them.

basketballRob · Post #9 » by **basketballRob** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:05 pm

djsunyc wrote:if cavs lose, what's next? orlando playing with house money so no expectations for them.

They trade Mitchell to Orlando for picks and the Magic's cap space.

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NyKnicks1714 · Post #10 » by **NyKnicks1714** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:05 pm

This is the Tru TV series.

jezzerinho · Post #11 » by **jezzerinho** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:19 pm

NyKnicks1714 wrote:This is the Tru TV series.

Knicks getting ahead of themselves. Weve all seen that episode. :nod:

Clav · Post #12 » by **Clav** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:21 pm

I think the teams are pretty close, but it's a better matchup for Cleveland because Mitchell and Garland are just better operators in the half court game vs Fultz and Anthony. Will be fascinating to see the forwards/centers matches too because that's probably a little more even in terms of skill.

ORL had a great G1 vs Milwaukee in 2020 with Vucevic on the roster still, and got Banchero since then, and have recovered nicely from that time. They have been trending upwards, so personally I'm happy that there's a new matchup in the East this year. Congrats to both teams for making it!

Cavs in 6

NyKnicks1714 · Post #13 » by **NyKnicks1714** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:23 pm

jezzerinho wrote:
NyKnicks1714 wrote:This is the Tru TV series.

Knicks getting ahead of themselves. Weve all seen that episode.

What?

jezzerinho · Post #14 » by **jezzerinho** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:24 pm

Clav wrote:I think the teams are pretty close, but it's a better matchup for Cleveland because Mitchell and Garland are just better operators in the half court game vs Fultz and Anthony. Will be fascinating to see the forwards/centers matches too because that's probably a little more even in terms of skill.

ORL had a great G1 vs Milwaukee in 2020 with Vucevic on the roster still, and got Banchero since then, and have recovered nicely from that time. They have been trending upwards, so personally I'm happy that there's a new matchup in the East this year. Congrats to both teams for making it!

Cavs in 6

Will be fun for sure.

Our starting Guard lineup will be Suggs and Harris tho. Not much better in the halfcourt either but just so you are aware..

basketballRob · Post #15 » by **basketballRob** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:26 pm

https://youtu.be/KXy51IiFwlU?feature=shared

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RookieStar · Post #16 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:27 pm

Yeah... a lot fo casuals wouldnt even know there was this series going on lol

I think Cavs would win in 5 ( hopefully we get 1 win in the POs)

A lot of Magic Killers in that team.. would want close games but i expect Merill Wade and etc to go prime Curry on us.

NyKnicks1714 · Post #17 » by **NyKnicks1714** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:27 pm

djsunyc wrote:if cavs lose, what's next?

Same thing as if they win: finding the best package for Mitchell.

Clav · Post #18 » by **Clav** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:30 pm

jezzerinho wrote:
Clav wrote:I think the teams are pretty close, but it's a better matchup for Cleveland because Mitchell and Garland are just better operators in the half court game vs Fultz and Anthony. Will be fascinating to see the forwards/centers matches too because that's probably a little more even in terms of skill.

ORL had a great G1 vs Milwaukee in 2020 with Vucevic on the roster still, and got Banchero since then, and have recovered nicely from that time. They have been trending upwards, so personally I'm happy that there's a new matchup in the East this year. Congrats to both teams for making it!

Cavs in 6

Will be fun for sure.

Our starting Guard lineup will be Suggs and Harris tho. Not much better in the halfcourt either but just so you are aware..

Thanks for the clarification!

Post #19 » by **SOUL** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:30 pm

Why are Knicks fans talking **** for no reason lol

The Real Dalic · Post #20 » by **The Real Dalic** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:33 pm

I'm gonna say Cavs in 6.

But if the Magic play with the same intensity that they played with today and at other points in the season, I'll say Magic in 6.

The reason I'm sticking with the Cavs in 6 is because the Magic are very young and have recently played with no energy outside of today's game against the Bucks. So who knows which version of the Magic we'll be getting. Consistency always seems be an issue with young teams.

Who wins?