Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 11, 2023

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Orlando Magic

ORLANDO - For the second time in a week, the Orlando Magic plays against the Cleveland Cavaliers as it looks to stay atop the Eastern Conference standings.

On Wednesday night, the Magic took a tough loss against the Cavs. Orlando lost by 10 points and made just two 3-point attempts. Perhaps some home cooking and a stronger defensive energy towards Cleveland's big men will reverse the result.

"We know those big guys are great rollers you know we got to take them early. Box them out," Goga Bitadze said. "They're great offensive rebounders and just run them down and just be smart with our decisions. They were shot blockers as well. So we got to be smart and I think we were ready to do that."

Paolo Banchero and Dean Wade / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Cavaliers vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Monday, December 11
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook here

Cavaliers vs. Magic Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers

SG Caris LeVert (QUESTIONABLE - knee)
PG Ricky Rubio (OUT - personal reasons)
SG Ty Jerome (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
PF Evan Mobley (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz (OUT - knee)
C Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT - hand)
SG Kevon Harris (OUT - coach's decision)
PF Jonathan Isaac (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
SG Jalen Suggs (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Cavaliers vs. Magic Projected Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG Darius Garland
SG Donovan Mitchell
SF Max Strus
PF Evan Mobley
C Jarrett Allen

Orlando Magic

PG Anthony Black
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Goga Bitadze

Published Dec 11, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.