It's Game 7, and the energy is electric at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers soared to a thrilling 106-94 victory over the Orlando Magic, clinching the NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series 4-3. Next up? A face-off against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern semifinals starting Tuesday at the TD Garden in Boston.
Both teams had fiercely protected their home courts throughout the series, each snagging wins at their own arenas. This do-or-die game was no different in terms of intensity. The Cavs, however, had a rocky start, struggling to keep up with the Magic's size, power, and unstoppable momentum. Orlando’s rookie sensation Paolo Banchero was on fire 🔥, exploiting mismatches and bulldozing his way into the paint like a seasoned pro.
The Cavaliers knew they had to switch things up. Their defensive strategy had Evan Mobley dropping back to guard the rim, but that left the Magic open for those deadly mid-range jumpers and three-pointers. It was time for Cleveland to dig deep.
Enter Donovan Mitchell—the guardian of the Cavs' home court 🛡️. With sheer determination and clutch plays, Mitchell led the charge, turning the tide in favor of Cleveland. The crowd went wild with every bucket, every steal, and every block. It was the kind of comeback that reminded us why we love playoff basketball!
As the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard lit up with a Cavaliers victory. Fans celebrated, the arena shook, and the Cavs punched their ticket to the next round. The battle against the Celtics awaits, and if this series was any indication, we're in for some heart-stopping action! Stay tuned, hoops fans! 🏀🔥
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NBA highlights on May 5: Mitchell guards Cavs' home in Game 7
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