Live Thread: Magic @ Cavs
Good evening CtB!
The Cavs welcome the Orlando Magic to the banks of Cuyahoga River for a massive early season Eastern Conference clash. The Cavs sit atop the East, and are clearly vying for a top two seed should everything continue according to plan. The Magic’s bid for a top three seed took a devastating blow as Paolo Banchero will be out for awhile due to injury. The Cavs will have to adjust their game plan and mindset in order to come out victorious tonight. A game that was easy to get up for becomes a trap game, and the game plan should revolve around how to limit Franz Wagner.
The Magic are an excellent rebounding team and will test a bottom 10 rebounding team in the Cavs. The Magic defense is also top five so the Cavs’ offense will certainly be tested against Orlando’s strength, length, and athleticism. Luckily, the Cavs are also bringing a top five defense against a mediocre Orlando offense made even weaker with Banchero’s absence. Hopefully the Cavs can take care of business since this is also a front end of a home-road back to back with the Milwaukee Bucks looming in 24 hours.
Tip off is scheduled for 7:00PM Eastern time and will be broadcasted live nationally on ESPN’s Friday night NBA Showcase, Go Cavs!