March 12th - The Magic defeated the Cavaliers 128-122. In this game, Bane exploded for 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists to save the day, while Benjamin Bancharo contributed 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Cavaliers, Harden had a game-high 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Mitchell added 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.

At the start of the game, Bane and Benciarro scored consecutively to give the Magic an early lead, while the Cavaliers responded with Harden and Mitchell. In the latter part of the first quarter, the Magic relied on Silva's three-pointer and Bane's consecutive drives to the basket for points. At the end of the first quarter, the Magic led 38-35. In the second quarter, Benciarro scored repeatedly to help the Magic build an advantage, but Harden's consecutive drives to the basket tied the game late in the quarter, ending the first half tied at 62.

After switching sides, Bane continued his hot streak, scoring repeatedly, while Carter and Howard also hit consecutive three-pointers, allowing the Magic to gradually build a lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Magic led 96-89 . In the final quarter, Bane started with 6 consecutive points to extend the lead to double digits. The Cavaliers then relied on Ellis and Harden to hit consecutive three-pointers, briefly narrowing the gap to 2 points. Ultimately, the Magic defeated the Cavaliers 128-122 .

Cavaliers player statistics

Harden 30 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists; Mitchell 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Ellis 20 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Mobley 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists; Merrill 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Bryant 12 points, 5 rebounds; Tyson 4 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Wade 5 rebounds; Schroder 2 assists

Magic player statistics

Bain 35 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists; Benjamin Bankel 25 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists; Silva 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Saga 12 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Carter 11 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists; Carter 9 points, 2 assists; Howard 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Ponda 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist.

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