Magic Tie Series 2-2 After Comeback vs. Cavaliers

The Orlando Magic have evened the series after a big second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 27, 2024

Apr 27, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) drives to the basket / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

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ORLANDO — The Orlando Magic are sending their fans home happy after a 112-89 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

The Magic and Cavs went back-and-forth in the first quarter, but Cleveland grabbed a 10-point lead with a run in the second quarter. By halftime, the Cavs held a 60-51 lead, but it was all Magic after that.

Orlando led a 41-10 run to take a 22-point lead that the team would hold until the final buzzer.

Franz Wagner was the major catalyst behind the comeback and had his breakout playoff game. He scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for his first postseason double-double.

The Cavs were led by Jarrett Allen, who scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

With the win, the Magic now place the pressure back on the Cavs, who will need to protect home court when the two teams visit Cleveland on Tuesday.

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Published Apr 27, 2024|Modified Apr 27, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

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