Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the Orlando Magic to a 132-116 preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at Kia Center, combining for 44 points as Orlando improved to 2-1 in exhibition play.
Banchero scored 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting, adding eight rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes. Wagner contributed 20 points, eight assists and four rebounds while shooting 7-for-10 from the field as the Magic controlled the game through three quarters.
Orlando established its offensive rhythm early, scoring 35 points in the opening period to take a 35-28 lead. The hosts then added 37 points in the second quarter, extending their advantage to 72-52 at halftime.
The Magic maintained their momentum after the break, outscoring Cleveland 36-31 in the third quarter to build a 108-83 lead entering the final period. That cushion proved sufficient despite a higher-scoring fourth quarter from the Cavaliers.
Orlando shot 50-for-97 from the field, good for 51.5%, and made 16 of its 44 three-point attempts. The Magic also moved the ball effectively, finishing with 34 assists, while collecting 54 rebounds.
Tristan da Silva provided a major contribution off the bench, scoring 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including four three-pointers. Goga Bitadze added 14 points and six rebounds, while Jase Richardson scored 10 points and handed out four assists. Jalen Suggs finished with nine points, five rebounds and three three-pointers.
Cleveland had five players reach double figures, but its defense struggled to contain Orlando’s attack during the first three quarters. Donovan Mitchell scored 15 points and recorded eight assists, while Evan Mobley finished with 14 points and five rebounds. James Harden added 13 points, and Meleek Thomas led the Cavaliers’ bench with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting.
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Jaylon Tyson also scored 12 points, while Mario Hezonja contributed 12 points in 21 minutes. Cleveland finished 41-for-91 from the field and made 11 of 35 attempts from beyond the arc.
The Cavaliers scored 33 points in the fourth quarter, trimming the margin but never seriously threatening Orlando’s lead. Cleveland fell to 1-2 in preseason action, while the Magic recorded their second win in three games.
