Magic vs. Cavs GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Reports, Lineups

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

Jeremy Brener | Feb 22, 2024

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ORLANDO - After a week off, the Orlando Magic return to the floor tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

It's a big test for the Magic, who currently sit at 30-25 with the No. 8 seed, while the Cavs are in second place in the East with a 36-17 record.

It's the final meeting of the season between the Eastern Conference foes, and the Cavs have won two of the three games so far. Tonight, either the Cavs will win the season series or the Magic will even it up, setting the tone for the second half of the season.

A Magic win could steer the group in the right direction against a talented and dangerous Cavs squad.

Paolo Banchero Isaac Okoro Cavaliers — Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Cavaliers Broadcast Information

Date: Thursday, Feb. 22
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Magic vs. Cavaliers Injury Report

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz (OUT - knee)

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG Ty Jerome (OUT - ankle)
SG Donovan Mitchell (QUESTIONABLE - illness)

'Every Game Counts': Magic's Mentality to Close Out the Season

Magic vs. Cavaliers Projected Starters

Orlando Magic

PG Anthony Black
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.

Cleveland Cavaliers

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

Published Feb 22, 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.