How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Magic Playoffs Game 3

The Orlando Magic host the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 24, 2024

Apr 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (21) and Cleveland Cavaliers / David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

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ORLANDO — The Orlando Magic are back home in need of a big win as they trail 2-0 to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Magic defense lived up to the hype in the first two games, but they failed to reach 90 points themselves in both losses in Cleveland, making tonight's game a must-win in order to avoid the brink of elimination.

The Magic were 29-12 at home this season, good for third in the Eastern Conference, so they hope that will translate into some playoff wins to get them back in the series.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Game 3:

Cavaliers vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NBA TV, Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: Bally Sports App
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Cavaliers vs. Magic Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers

Dean Wade (neck), Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) and Ty Jerome (ankle) are OUT for Game 3.

Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic are fully healthy going into Game 3.

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 Jalen Suggs
SG Gary Harris
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Jonathan Isaac

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Published Apr 24, 2024

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.