Magic upsets Cavaliers to end 16-game winning streak, 5 players score in double figures

March 17th news, The NBA regular season ushered in a focus matchup, with the Cleveland Cavaliers playing against the Orlando Magic at home. The Cavaliers had won 16 consecutive games before this game, ranking first in the league, while the Magic relied on their excellent team performance to beat the Cavaliers 108-103 away from home, successfully ending their opponent's winning streak. In this game, the Magic team blossomed in many places, with a total of 5 players scoring in double digits, Bankero contributed 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, and Wagner made free throws at the critical moment to seal the victory for the Magic .

In this game, the Cavaliers sent out a starting lineup of Mitchell, Garland, Strus, Hunter and Allen, while the Magic started with Joseph, Wagner Jr., Pope, Bankero and Wendell Carter.

At the beginning of the game, the Cavaliers showed strong offensive firepower at home and quickly established a double-digit lead. However, the Magic showed great resilience, making adjustments on both offense and defense, gradually narrowing the gap.

In the second half, the two sides went back and forth, and the rhythm of the game was still stalemate. After entering the final quarter, the Magic gradually gained the upper hand through precise defense and team offense, and the two sides fell into a tug-of-war. In the final moments of the game, Wagner steadily hit the key free throw, helping the Magic to successfully defeat the Cavaliers 108-103, ending the opponent's 16-game winning streak. It is worth mentioning that this loss is also the first defeat for Hunter since joining the Cavaliers. Previously, the team achieved an impressive record of 13 consecutive wins after he joined.

For the Magic, Bankero continued his excellent performance, scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, showing his all-around skills. Wagner contributed 22 points and 8 rebounds, and made free throws at critical moments. Blake also scored 17 points, while Wendell Carter contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds, playing an efficient double-double performance. In addition, Pope contributed 12 points, and a total of 5 players on the team scored in double digits, showing the advantages of team basketball.

For the Cavaliers, Mitchell is still the team's offensive core, contributing 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Jarrett Allen performed well, scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds, and was efficient on both offense and defense. Garland contributed 18 points and 7 assists, but his overall performance failed to drive the team to continue its winning streak.

After the game, the Cavaliers' record became 56 wins and 11 losses. Although they still ranked first in the league, their brilliant record of 16 consecutive wins came to an abrupt end. For the Cavaliers, this loss exposed some problems, including the lack of sufficient adjustment ability at critical moments of the game and the lack of offensive response when facing increased defensive intensity.

The Magic showed their potential as a dark horse with this victory. Not only did they end their winning streak as the No. 1 team in the league, but they also played high-quality team basketball on both offense and defense. If they can maintain this competitive state, they may become a strong team that cannot be underestimated in the future playoff competition.