The Orlando Magic visit the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Arena on Monday, January 26, with tip-off at 7:00 PM ET. Orlando holds a 23-21 record, including 9-12 on the road, while Cleveland stands at 27-20, posting a 15-11 home mark.
Orlando enters on a three-game losing streak after defeats to Cleveland (105-119) and the Hornets (97-124), while the Cavaliers ride a three-game winning run, most recently topping the Magic and beating the Kings 123-118. This season, Cleveland leads the season series 1-0.
Injuries could significantly impact both rosters. Orlando is without Franz Wagner due to left high ankle sprain management and Colin Castleton on G League two-way assignment.
Cleveland will miss Darius Garland with a right great toe sprain, Max Strus recovering from left foot surgery, and Luke Travers on G League duty. De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill are questionable due to right knee soreness and right hand sprain, respectively.
Paolo Banchero leads Orlando with 21.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, while Franz Wagner averaged 22.2 points before being sidelined. Desmond Bane contributes 18.9 points and 4.5 assists, and Anthony Black adds 15.6 points with 4.1 assists. Wendell Carter Jr. provides 12.2 points and 7.5 rebounds as the team’s primary center.
Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell posts 29.1 points and 5.8 assists per game, supported by Evan Mobley with 17.9 points and 8.8 rebounds. Jaylon Tyson adds 13.7 points, and Jarrett Allen averages 13.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter’s availability remains uncertain, which could affect wing rotations.
