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WATCH: Magic vs. Cavs Gets Chippy in Game 1 of NBA Playoffs

The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers are setting themselves up for a very physical first-round series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) defends Cleveland Cavaliers
Apr 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) defends Cleveland Cavaliers / David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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CLEVELAND — The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers are getting physical right away, setting the tone for what should be a very tight first-round series between the two teams.

In the second quarter, technical fouls were handed out to Cavaliers guard Isaac Okoro and forward Georges Niang for taunting.

Niang's foul came after he got a bump from Magic guard Markelle Fultz, who was assessed a flagrant for pushing the Cavs reserve forward.

The Magic have not held a lead throughout the first half, largely due to the Cavs' hot start making five 3-pointers to begin the game.

The Magic trail to the Cavs 53-41 going into halftime.

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Jeremy Brener
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.

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