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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 114–98 on January 26 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, dominating the second quarter to seize control early. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 45 points, while Evan Mobley added 20 points as the Cavaliers shot 53.2 percent from the field and made 11 three-pointers to establish offensive rhythm. Orlando's Paolo Banchero countered with 37 points and Darius Bane chipped in 19, but the Magic's 40.4 field-goal percentage proved insufficient, and they managed only 17 points in the fourth quarter. Cleveland's second quarter explosion—39 points—broke the game open, and the hosts maintained a decisive defensive edge with a 116.5 offensive rating against Orlando's 99.4 defensive rating. The combined 212 total points fell 9.5 points shy of the Vegas over-under at 221.5. Cleveland's ball movement (23 assists) and shooting efficiency overwhelmed Orlando's perimeter defense despite the Magic's 10 steals, while turnovers remained relatively controlled for both teams. The Cavaliers' balanced attack and second-half composure underscored their depth as they continue building toward playoff positioning.
