The Cavaliers will extend their lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Magic on Monday in Cleveland.
All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and fourth-seeded Cleveland beat No. 5 Orlando 97-83 in Game 1 on Saturday. Evan Mobley scored 16 points, all in the first half, and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland is looking for redemption after being eliminated from the playoffs by the Knicks in the first round last year.
Orlando’s Paolo Banchero scored 24 points but had nine turnovers in his playoff debut. Meanwhile, the Magic shot 32.6 percent from the field and 21.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Orlando also struggled from the free throw line, making just 19 of 30 attempts.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Game 2 of the first-round series between the Cavaliers and Magic.
What channel is Cavaliers vs. Magic today?
- tChannel V: nba television
- Live broadcast: Sling
Cavaliers vs. Magic will air nationally on NBA TV. Game 2 can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, offering a wide range of channels. You can always cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the UK, some playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can watch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Cavaliers vs. Magic is not available to watch live in your location or if you are traveling abroad, you can use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geo-restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
What time is today Cavaliers vs. Magic?
- Date: Monday, 22 April
- Time: 7 pm eastern time
Cavaliers vs. Magic will begin around 7 pm ET on Monday, April 22. The game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
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Cavaliers vs. Magic odds via BetMGM
Cleveland is a 5.5-point favorite for Game 2. For the full market, see BetMGM, NBA Authorized Gaming Operator.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Series Schedule
Here is the complete schedule of the NBA Playoff series between the Cavaliers and the Magic:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/live broadcast |
| April 20th | Game 1: Knights 97, Magic 83 | — | — |
| April 22 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | nba television, Sling |
| April 25th | Game 3 | 7 p.m. | nba television, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 13:00 | TNT, Sling |
| April 30th | 5* game | Determined | Determined |
| May 3 | Game 6* | Determined | Determined |
| May 5th | Game 7* | Determined | Determined |
*If necessary
