Cavaliers Edge Magic To Clinch Playoff Berth
Donovan Mitchell's 39 Points Lead The Way
Cleveland Secures Postseason Spot With 106-94 Victory
ORLANDO, Fla. - Season over. Playoff berth secured. Check, and check.
The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a playoff berth with a 106-94 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night at Amway Center.
Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers with 39 points, while Darius Garland added 24 points and Jarrett Allen contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Cavaliers improved to 44-36 with the victory, while the Magic fell to 22-60 with the loss.
The Cavaliers led by just six points at halftime, but they opened up a 16-point lead in the third quarter and never looked back.
The Magic were led by Paolo Banchero's 23 points, while Franz Wagner added 18 points and Wendell Carter Jr. chipped in 14 points.
The Cavaliers will return to action on Thursday night when they host the Miami Heat. The Magic will next play on Friday night when they visit the New York Knicks.
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