WATCH: Magic's Black, Howard, da Silva on Fire to Start Summer League

The Orlando Magic have gotten off to a hot start against the Cleveland Cavaliers behind the play of Anthony Black, Jett Howard and Tristan da Silva.
Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) shoots a three-point basket over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) during the second half of game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Kia Center.
Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) shoots a three-point basket over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) during the second half of game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Kia Center. / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
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LAS VEGAS โ€” It didn't take long for the Orlando Magic's trio of first-round picks to announce their arrival in the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas.

Tristan da Silva and Jett Howard each had eight points for Orlando in the opening quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday at the Pavilion. Howard also had three assists, including one that came on a 3-pointer from da Silva.

The Magic's 2024 first-round pick also had a pair of assists.

Anthony Black flashed his all-around ability on offense, scoring six points and adding two assists. Jay Huff, a 7-foot-center, had eight points, including making a pair of thunderous dunks.

Orlando led Cleveland by as many as 20 points and was up 36-21 at the end of the first quarter.

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  • TRISTAN DA SILVA'S BASKETBALL SMARTS: Orlando Magic Summer League coach Lionel Chalmers says of Tristan da Silva: "He's very smart, he knows timing, he knows spacing, and he's willing to play with other guys, which is very important."ย CLICK HERE

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